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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.07, 514.84 and 242.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.07, 514.84 and 242.31 is: 334.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.07 : 514.84 = 242.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.07/514.84 = 242.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.07x = 514.84 × 242.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.07x = 124,749.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,749.25/373.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.38

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