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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.15, 526.21 and 241.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.15, 526.21 and 241.38 is: 333.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.15 : 526.21 = 241.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.15/526.21 = 241.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.15x = 526.21 × 241.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.15x = 127,016.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,016.91/381.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.25

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