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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.21, 514.57 and 240.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.21, 514.57 and 240.21 is: 331.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.21 : 514.57 = 240.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.21/514.57 = 240.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.21x = 514.57 × 240.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.21x = 123,601.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,601.69/373.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.19

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