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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.93, 538.19 and 242.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.93, 538.19 and 242.47 is: 334.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.93 : 538.19 = 242.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.93/538.19 = 242.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.93x = 538.19 × 242.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.93x = 130,492.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,492.37/389.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.66

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