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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.96, 536.49 and 241.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.96, 536.49 and 241.64 is: 333.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.96 : 536.49 = 241.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.96/536.49 = 241.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.96x = 536.49 × 241.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.96x = 129,637.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,637.44/388.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.29

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