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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.43, 526.14 and 241.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.43, 526.14 and 241.30 is: 332.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.43 : 526.14 = 241.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.43/526.14 = 241.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.43x = 526.14 × 241.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.43x = 126,957.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,957.58/381.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.85

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