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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.35, 535.95 and 241.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.35, 535.95 and 241.07 is: 332.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.35 : 535.95 = 241.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.35/535.95 = 241.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.35x = 535.95 × 241.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.35x = 129,198.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,198.79/388.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.69

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