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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.58, 536.33 and 241.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.58, 536.33 and 241.32 is: 333.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.58 : 536.33 = 241.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.58/536.33 = 241.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.58x = 536.33 × 241.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.58x = 129,425.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,425.95/388.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.08

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