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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.13, 535.52 and 240.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.13, 535.52 and 240.66 is: 332.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.13 : 535.52 = 240.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.13/535.52 = 240.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.13x = 535.52 × 240.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.13x = 128,878.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,878.24/388.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.05

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