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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.88, 515.00 and 248.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.88, 515.00 and 248.33 is: 342.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.88 : 515.00 = 248.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.88/515.00 = 248.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.88x = 515.00 × 248.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.88x = 127,891.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,891.86/372.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.99

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