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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.23, 535.78 and 240.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.23, 535.78 and 240.95 is: 332.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.23 : 535.78 = 240.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.23/535.78 = 240.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.23x = 535.78 × 240.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.23x = 129,095.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,095.31/388.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.52

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