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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.24, 526.23 and 241.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.24, 526.23 and 241.29 is: 333.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.24 : 526.23 = 241.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.24/526.23 = 241.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.24x = 526.23 × 241.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.24x = 126,974.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,974.04/381.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.06

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