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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.44, 526.17 and 241.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.44, 526.17 and 241.58 is: 333.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.44 : 526.17 = 241.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.44/526.17 = 241.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.44x = 526.17 × 241.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.44x = 127,109.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,109.52/381.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.24

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