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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.28, 514.32 and 242.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.28, 514.32 and 242.08 is: 333.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.28 : 514.32 = 242.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.28/514.32 = 242.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.28x = 514.32 × 242.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.28x = 124,506.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,506.59/373.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.55

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