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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.17, 515.20 and 240.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.17, 515.20 and 240.45 is: 331.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.17 : 515.20 = 240.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.17/515.20 = 240.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.17x = 515.20 × 240.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.17x = 123,877.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,877.26/373.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.96

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