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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.12, 515.16 and 242.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.12, 515.16 and 242.32 is: 334.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.12 : 515.16 = 242.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.12/515.16 = 242.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.12x = 515.16 × 242.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.12x = 124,833.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,833.57/373.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.57

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