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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.12, 566.99 and 241.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.12, 566.99 and 241.44 is: 362.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.12 : 566.99 = 241.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.12/566.99 = 241.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.12x = 566.99 × 241.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.12x = 136,894.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,894.07/378.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.04

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