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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.67, 513.02 and 240.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.67, 513.02 and 240.67 is: 332.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.67 : 513.02 = 240.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.67/513.02 = 240.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.67x = 513.02 × 240.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.67x = 123,468.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,468.52/371.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.20

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