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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.46, 538.87 and 243.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.46, 538.87 and 243.14 is: 335.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.46 : 538.87 = 243.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.46/538.87 = 243.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.46x = 538.87 × 243.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.46x = 131,020.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,020.85/390.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.56

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