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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.90, 536.42 and 241.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.90, 536.42 and 241.61 is: 333.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.90 : 536.42 = 241.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.90/536.42 = 241.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.90x = 536.42 × 241.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.90x = 129,604.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,604.44/388.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.26

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