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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.42, 515.18 and 242.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.42, 515.18 and 242.38 is: 334.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.42 : 515.18 = 242.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.42/515.18 = 242.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.42x = 515.18 × 242.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.42x = 124,865.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,865.54/373.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.39

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