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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.83, 536.37 and 241.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.83, 536.37 and 241.37 is: 332.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.83 : 536.37 = 241.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.83/536.37 = 241.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.83x = 536.37 × 241.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.83x = 129,463.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,463.63/388.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.96

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