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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.16, 514.80 and 242.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.16, 514.80 and 242.18 is: 334.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.16 : 514.80 = 242.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.16/514.80 = 242.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.16x = 514.80 × 242.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.16x = 124,674.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,674.26/373.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.10

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