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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.82, 525.54 and 241.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.82, 525.54 and 241.19 is: 332.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.82 : 525.54 = 241.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.82/525.54 = 241.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.82x = 525.54 × 241.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.82x = 126,752.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,752.36/380.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.84

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