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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.28, 513.92 and 241.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.28, 513.92 and 241.36 is: 333.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.28 : 513.92 = 241.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.28/513.92 = 241.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.28x = 513.92 × 241.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.28x = 124,039.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,039.73/372.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.19

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