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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.62, 526.86 and 241.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.62, 526.86 and 241.85 is: 333.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.62 : 526.86 = 241.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.62/526.86 = 241.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.62x = 526.86 × 241.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.62x = 127,422.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,422.41/381.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.90

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