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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.14, 535.61 and 240.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.14, 535.61 and 240.81 is: 332.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.14 : 535.61 = 240.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.14/535.61 = 240.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.14x = 535.61 × 240.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.14x = 128,979.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,979.04/388.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.30

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