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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.33, 526.10 and 241.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.33, 526.10 and 241.40 is: 333.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.33 : 526.10 = 241.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.33/526.10 = 241.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.33x = 526.10 × 241.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.33x = 126,996.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,996.70/381.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.04

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