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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.16, 514.65 and 241.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.16, 514.65 and 241.94 is: 333.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.16 : 514.65 = 241.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.16/514.65 = 241.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.16x = 514.65 × 241.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.16x = 124,511.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,511.85/373.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.67

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