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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.29, 526.23 and 241.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.29, 526.23 and 241.43 is: 333.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.29 : 526.23 = 241.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.29/526.23 = 241.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.29x = 526.23 × 241.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.29x = 127,045.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,045.08/381.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.20

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