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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.16, 513.50 and 241.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.16, 513.50 and 241.16 is: 332.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.16 : 513.50 = 241.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.16/513.50 = 241.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.16x = 513.50 × 241.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.16x = 123,835.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,835.66/372.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.75

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