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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.10, 536.99 and 241.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.10, 536.99 and 241.82 is: 333.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.10 : 536.99 = 241.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.10/536.99 = 241.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.10x = 536.99 × 241.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.10x = 129,851.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,851.03/389.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.72

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