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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.40, 536.09 and 240.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.40, 536.09 and 240.98 is: 332.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.40 : 536.09 = 240.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.40/536.09 = 240.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.40x = 536.09 × 240.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.40x = 129,183.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,183.08/388.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.61

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