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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.62, 536.40 and 241.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.62, 536.40 and 241.38 is: 333.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.62 : 536.40 = 241.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.62/536.40 = 241.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.62x = 536.40 × 241.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.62x = 129,476.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,476.23/388.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.17

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