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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.24, 525.87 and 241.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.24, 525.87 and 241.22 is: 332.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.24 : 525.87 = 241.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.24/525.87 = 241.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.24x = 525.87 × 241.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.24x = 126,847.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,847.73/381.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.72

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