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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.36, 535.91 and 240.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.36, 535.91 and 240.94 is: 332.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.36 : 535.91 = 240.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.36/535.91 = 240.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.36x = 535.91 × 240.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.36x = 129,119.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,119.61/388.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.48

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