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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.28, 535.92 and 240.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.28, 535.92 and 240.86 is: 332.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.28 : 535.92 = 240.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.28/535.92 = 240.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.28x = 535.92 × 240.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.28x = 129,081.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,081.69/388.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.44

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