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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.78, 536.24 and 241.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.78, 536.24 and 241.32 is: 332.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.78 : 536.24 = 241.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.78/536.24 = 241.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.78x = 536.24 × 241.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.78x = 129,408.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,408.05/388.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.86

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