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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.66, 513.02 and 240.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.66, 513.02 and 240.68 is: 332.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.66 : 513.02 = 240.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.66/513.02 = 240.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.66x = 513.02 × 240.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.66x = 123,473.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,473.65/371.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.22

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