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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.14, 512.17 and 240.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.14, 512.17 and 240.15 is: 331.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.14 : 512.17 = 240.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.14/512.17 = 240.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.14x = 512.17 × 240.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.14x = 122,997.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,997.63/371.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.40

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