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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.88, 526.72 and 241.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.88, 526.72 and 241.92 is: 333.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.88 : 526.72 = 241.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.88/526.72 = 241.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.88x = 526.72 × 241.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.88x = 127,424.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,424.10/381.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.68

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