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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.97, 525.93 and 241.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.97, 525.93 and 241.23 is: 333.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.97 : 525.93 = 241.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.97/525.93 = 241.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.97x = 525.93 × 241.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.97x = 126,870.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,870.09/380.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.02

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