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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.08, 513.32 and 239.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.08, 513.32 and 239.32 is: 330.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.08 : 513.32 = 239.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.08/513.32 = 239.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.08x = 513.32 × 239.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.08x = 122,848.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,848.53/372.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.17

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