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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.49, 535.97 and 241.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.49, 535.97 and 241.11 is: 332.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.49 : 535.97 = 241.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.49/535.97 = 241.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.49x = 535.97 × 241.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.49x = 129,228.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,228.33/388.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.65

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