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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.78, 513.14 and 240.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.78, 513.14 and 240.71 is: 332.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.78 : 513.14 = 240.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.78/513.14 = 240.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.78x = 513.14 × 240.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.78x = 123,514.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,514.16/371.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.23

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