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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.17, 535.51 and 240.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.17, 535.51 and 240.55 is: 331.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.17 : 535.51 = 240.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.17/535.51 = 240.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.17x = 535.51 × 240.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.17x = 128,816.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,816.93/388.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.86

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