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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.94, 513.28 and 241.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.94, 513.28 and 241.20 is: 332.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.94 : 513.28 = 241.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.94/513.28 = 241.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.94x = 513.28 × 241.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.94x = 123,803.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,803.14/371.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.86

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