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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.96, 536.85 and 241.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.96, 536.85 and 241.50 is: 333.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.96 : 536.85 = 241.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.96/536.85 = 241.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.96x = 536.85 × 241.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.96x = 129,651.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,651.29/388.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.33

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