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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.98, 525.23 and 241.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.98, 525.23 and 241.02 is: 332.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.98 : 525.23 = 241.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.98/525.23 = 241.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.98x = 525.23 × 241.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.98x = 126,591.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,591.43/380.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.28

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