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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.92, 514.86 and 240.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.92, 514.86 and 240.20 is: 331.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.92 : 514.86 = 240.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.92/514.86 = 240.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.92x = 514.86 × 240.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.92x = 123,665.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,665.60/372.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.62

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