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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.89, 526.97 and 242.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.89, 526.97 and 242.03 is: 333.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.89 : 526.97 = 242.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.89/526.97 = 242.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.89x = 526.97 × 242.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.89x = 127,538.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,538.70/381.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.97

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