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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.64, 536.34 and 241.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.64, 536.34 and 241.42 is: 333.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.64 : 536.34 = 241.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.64/536.34 = 241.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.64x = 536.34 × 241.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.64x = 129,483.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,483.20/388.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.17

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