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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.42, 513.98 and 241.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.42, 513.98 and 241.20 is: 332.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.42 : 513.98 = 241.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.42/513.98 = 241.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.42x = 513.98 × 241.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.42x = 123,971.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,971.98/372.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.88

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