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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.80, 535.68 and 336.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.80, 535.68 and 336.24 is: 463.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.80 : 535.68 = 336.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.80/535.68 = 336.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.80x = 535.68 × 336.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.80x = 180,117.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,117.04/388.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.26

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