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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.20, 512 and 240.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.20, 512 and 240.16 is: 331.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.20 : 512 = 240.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.20/512 = 240.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.20x = 512 × 240.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.20x = 122,961.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,961.92/371.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.26

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