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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.32, 513.50 and 241.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.32, 513.50 and 241.10 is: 332.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.32 : 513.50 = 241.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.32/513.50 = 241.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.32x = 513.50 × 241.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.32x = 123,804.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,804.85/372.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.52

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