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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.10, 512.10 and 239.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.10, 512.10 and 239.88 is: 331.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.10 : 512.10 = 239.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.10/512.10 = 239.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.10x = 512.10 × 239.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.10x = 122,842.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,842.55/371.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.02

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