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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.11, 513.81 and 241.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.11, 513.81 and 241.34 is: 333.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.11 : 513.81 = 241.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.11/513.81 = 241.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.11x = 513.81 × 241.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.11x = 124,000.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,000.34/372.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.24

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