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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.21, 525.99 and 241.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.21, 525.99 and 241.35 is: 333.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.21 : 525.99 = 241.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.21/525.99 = 241.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.21x = 525.99 × 241.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.21x = 126,945.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,945.06/381.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.01

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