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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.21, 512.30 and 240.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.21, 512.30 and 240.60 is: 332.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.21 : 512.30 = 240.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.21/512.30 = 240.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.21x = 512.30 × 240.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.21x = 123,259.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,259.38/371.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.05

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