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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.40, 512.52 and 240.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.40, 512.52 and 240.48 is: 331.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.40 : 512.52 = 240.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.40/512.52 = 240.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.40x = 512.52 × 240.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.40x = 123,249.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,249.91/371.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.86

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