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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.64, 537.72 and 242.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.64, 537.72 and 242.16 is: 334.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.64 : 537.72 = 242.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.64/537.72 = 242.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.64x = 537.72 × 242.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.64x = 130,214.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,214.28/389.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.19

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