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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.66, 514.08 and 239.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.66, 514.08 and 239.84 is: 330.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.66 : 514.08 = 239.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.66/514.08 = 239.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.66x = 514.08 × 239.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.66x = 123,296.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,296.95/372.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.86

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