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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.28, 525.96 and 241.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.28, 525.96 and 241.14 is: 332.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.28 : 525.96 = 241.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.28/525.96 = 241.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.28x = 525.96 × 241.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.28x = 126,829.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,829.99/381.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.64

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