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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.99, 514.95 and 240.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.99, 514.95 and 240.33 is: 331.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.99 : 514.95 = 240.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.99/514.95 = 240.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.99x = 514.95 × 240.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.99x = 123,757.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,757.93/372.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.80

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