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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.39, 515.07 and 242.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.39, 515.07 and 242.38 is: 334.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.39 : 515.07 = 242.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.39/515.07 = 242.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.39x = 515.07 × 242.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.39x = 124,842.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,842.67/373.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.35

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