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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.16, 557.68 and 241.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.16, 557.68 and 241.76 is: 362.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.16 : 557.68 = 241.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.16/557.68 = 241.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.16x = 557.68 × 241.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.16x = 134,824.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,824.72/372.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.28

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