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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.16, 525.86 and 243.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.16, 525.86 and 243.24 is: 335.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.16 : 525.86 = 243.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.16/525.86 = 243.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.16x = 525.86 × 243.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.16x = 127,910.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,910.19/381.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.58

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