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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.03, 515.02 and 240.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.03, 515.02 and 240.32 is: 331.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.03 : 515.02 = 240.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.03/515.02 = 240.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.03x = 515.02 × 240.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.03x = 123,770.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,770.36/373.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.79

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