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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.87, 514.17 and 241.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.87, 514.17 and 241.65 is: 333.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.87 : 514.17 = 241.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.87/514.17 = 241.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.87x = 514.17 × 241.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.87x = 124,249.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,249.18/372.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.22

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