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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.28, 535.59 and 240.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.28, 535.59 and 240.80 is: 332.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.28 : 535.59 = 240.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.28/535.59 = 240.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.28x = 535.59 × 240.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.28x = 128,971.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,971.41/388.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.17

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