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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.90, 525.48 and 241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.90, 525.48 and 241 is: 332.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.90 : 525.48 = 241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.90/525.48 = 241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.90x = 525.48 × 241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.90x = 126,640.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,640.68/380.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.48

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