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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.90, 514.32 and 248.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.90, 514.32 and 248.34 is: 342.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.90 : 514.32 = 248.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.90/514.32 = 248.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.90x = 514.32 × 248.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.90x = 127,726.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,726.23/372.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.52

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