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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.96, 537.02 and 241.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.96, 537.02 and 241.75 is: 333.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.96 : 537.02 = 241.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.96/537.02 = 241.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.96x = 537.02 × 241.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.96x = 129,824.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,824.59/388.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.77

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