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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.75, 536.16 and 241.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.75, 536.16 and 241.42 is: 332.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.75 : 536.16 = 241.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.75/536.16 = 241.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.75x = 536.16 × 241.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.75x = 129,439.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,439.75/388.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.96

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