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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.35, 514.06 and 241.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.35, 514.06 and 241.60 is: 333.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.35 : 514.06 = 241.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.35/514.06 = 241.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.35x = 514.06 × 241.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.35x = 124,195.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,195.01/372.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.55

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