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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.07, 512.21 and 240.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.07, 512.21 and 240.12 is: 331.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.07 : 512.21 = 240.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.07/512.21 = 240.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.07x = 512.21 × 240.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.07x = 122,991.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,991.87/371.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.45

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