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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.04, 525.88 and 241.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.04, 525.88 and 241.18 is: 332.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.04 : 525.88 = 241.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.04/525.88 = 241.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.04x = 525.88 × 241.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.04x = 126,831.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,831.74/381.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.86

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