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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.23, 536.07 and 240.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.23, 536.07 and 240.96 is: 332.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.23 : 536.07 = 240.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.23/536.07 = 240.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.23x = 536.07 × 240.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.23x = 129,171.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,171.43/388.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.72

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