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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.13, 514.96 and 242.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.13, 514.96 and 242.24 is: 334.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.13 : 514.96 = 242.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.13/514.96 = 242.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.13x = 514.96 × 242.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.13x = 124,744.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,744.59/373.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.32

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