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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.06, 526.17 and 241.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.06, 526.17 and 241.41 is: 333.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.06 : 526.17 = 241.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.06/526.17 = 241.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.06x = 526.17 × 241.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.06x = 127,022.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,022.70/381.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.34

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