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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.56, 536 and 240.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.56, 536 and 240.88 is: 332.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.56 : 536 = 240.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.56/536 = 240.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.56x = 536 × 240.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.56x = 129,111.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,111.68/388.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.28

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