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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.11, 526.95 and 241.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.11, 526.95 and 241.98 is: 333.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.11 : 526.95 = 241.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.11/526.95 = 241.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.11x = 526.95 × 241.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.11x = 127,509.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,509.38/382.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.70

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