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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.38, 333.24 and 185.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.38, 333.24 and 185.26 is: 255.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.38 : 333.24 = 185.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.38/333.24 = 185.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.38x = 333.24 × 185.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.38x = 61,733.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,733.45/241.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.76

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