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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.42, 536.21 and 241.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.42, 536.21 and 241.18 is: 332.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.42 : 536.21 = 241.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.42/536.21 = 241.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.42x = 536.21 × 241.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.42x = 129,323.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,323.13/388.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.95

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