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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.26, 581.58 and 241.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.26, 581.58 and 241.80 is: 362.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.26 : 581.58 = 241.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.26/581.58 = 241.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.26x = 581.58 × 241.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.26x = 140,626.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,626.04/388.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.20

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