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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.24, 538.48 and 242.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.24, 538.48 and 242.88 is: 335.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.24 : 538.48 = 242.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.24/538.48 = 242.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.24x = 538.48 × 242.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.24x = 130,786.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,786.02/390.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.14

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