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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.95, 514.37 and 240.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.95, 514.37 and 240.18 is: 331.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.95 : 514.37 = 240.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.95/514.37 = 240.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.95x = 514.37 × 240.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.95x = 123,542.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,542.02/372.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.26

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