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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.19, 535.96 and 241.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.19, 535.96 and 241.04 is: 332.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.19 : 535.96 = 241.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.19/535.96 = 241.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.19x = 535.96 × 241.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.19x = 129,187.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,187.80/388.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.80

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