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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.43, 537.48 and 242.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.43, 537.48 and 242.13 is: 334.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.43 : 537.48 = 242.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.43/537.48 = 242.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.43x = 537.48 × 242.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.43x = 130,140.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,140.03/389.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.18

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