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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.24, 525.96 and 241.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.24, 525.96 and 241.32 is: 332.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.24 : 525.96 = 241.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.24/525.96 = 241.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.24x = 525.96 × 241.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.24x = 126,924.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,924.67/381.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.93

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