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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.38, 514.80 and 242.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.38, 514.80 and 242.16 is: 333.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.38 : 514.80 = 242.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.38/514.80 = 242.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.38x = 514.80 × 242.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.38x = 124,663.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,663.97/373.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.88

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