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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.60, 536.16 and 241.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.60, 536.16 and 241.36 is: 333.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.60 : 536.16 = 241.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.60/536.16 = 241.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.60x = 536.16 × 241.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.60x = 129,407.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,407.58/388.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.01

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