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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.02, 514.78 and 242.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.02, 514.78 and 242.12 is: 334.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.02 : 514.78 = 242.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.02/514.78 = 242.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.02x = 514.78 × 242.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.02x = 124,638.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,638.53/373.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.13

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