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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.09, 512.17 and 240.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.09, 512.17 and 240.48 is: 331.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.09 : 512.17 = 240.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.09/512.17 = 240.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.09x = 512.17 × 240.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.09x = 123,166.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,166.04/371.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.90

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