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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.56, 514.14 and 241.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.56, 514.14 and 241.52 is: 333.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.56 : 514.14 = 241.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.56/514.14 = 241.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.56x = 514.14 × 241.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.56x = 124,175.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,175.09/372.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.30

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