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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.36, 583.19 and 242.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.36, 583.19 and 242.45 is: 364.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.36 : 583.19 = 242.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.36/583.19 = 242.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.36x = 583.19 × 242.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.36x = 141,394.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,394.42/388.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.08

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