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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.50, 581.60 and 243.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.50, 581.60 and 243.24 is: 364.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.50 : 581.60 = 243.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.50/581.60 = 243.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.50x = 581.60 × 243.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.50x = 141,468.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,468.38/388.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.14

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