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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371, 512.16 and 240.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371, 512.16 and 240.16 is: 331.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371 : 512.16 = 240.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371/512.16 = 240.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371x = 512.16 × 240.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371x = 123,000.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,000.35/371
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.54

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