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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.70, 514.56 and 239.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.70, 514.56 and 239.97 is: 331.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.70 : 514.56 = 239.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.70/514.56 = 239.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.70x = 514.56 × 239.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.70x = 123,478.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,478.96/372.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.31

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