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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.28, 536.96 and 241.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.28, 536.96 and 241.80 is: 333.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.28 : 536.96 = 241.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.28/536.96 = 241.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.28x = 536.96 × 241.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.28x = 129,836.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,836.93/389.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.53

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