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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.55, 537.67 and 242.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.55, 537.67 and 242.09 is: 334.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.55 : 537.67 = 242.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.55/537.67 = 242.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.55x = 537.67 × 242.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.55x = 130,165.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,165.27/389.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.15

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