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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.37, 512.26 and 240.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.37, 512.26 and 240.15 is: 331.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.37 : 512.26 = 240.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.37/512.26 = 240.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.37x = 512.26 × 240.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.37x = 123,019.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,019.24/371.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.26

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