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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.47, 567 and 241.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.47, 567 and 241.22 is: 361.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.47 : 567 = 241.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.47/567 = 241.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.47x = 567 × 241.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.47x = 136,771.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,771.74/378.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.39

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