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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.28, 511.92 and 240.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.28, 511.92 and 240.24 is: 331.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.28 : 511.92 = 240.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.28/511.92 = 240.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.28x = 511.92 × 240.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.28x = 122,983.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,983.66/371.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.24

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