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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.29, 515.39 and 242.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.29, 515.39 and 242.49 is: 334.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.29 : 515.39 = 242.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.29/515.39 = 242.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.29x = 515.39 × 242.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.29x = 124,975.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,975.71/373.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.80

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