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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.80, 536.52 and 241.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.80, 536.52 and 241.39 is: 333.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.80 : 536.52 = 241.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.80/536.52 = 241.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.80x = 536.52 × 241.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.80x = 129,510.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,510.56/388.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.10

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