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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.92, 536.76 and 241.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.92, 536.76 and 241.68 is: 333.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.92 : 536.76 = 241.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.92/536.76 = 241.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.92x = 536.76 × 241.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.92x = 129,724.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,724.16/388.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.55

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