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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.10, 513.68 and 241.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.10, 513.68 and 241.18 is: 332.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.10 : 513.68 = 241.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.10/513.68 = 241.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.10x = 513.68 × 241.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.10x = 123,889.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,889.34/372.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.95

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