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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.74, 536.22 and 241.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.74, 536.22 and 241.32 is: 332.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.74 : 536.22 = 241.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.74/536.22 = 241.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.74x = 536.22 × 241.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.74x = 129,400.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,400.61/388.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.87

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