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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.08, 513.04 and 240.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.08, 513.04 and 240.96 is: 332.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.08 : 513.04 = 240.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.08/513.04 = 240.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.08x = 513.04 × 240.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.08x = 123,622.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,622.12/372.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.25

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