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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.46, 515 and 242.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.46, 515 and 242.50 is: 334.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.46 : 515 = 242.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.46/515 = 242.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.46x = 515 × 242.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.46x = 124,887.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,887.50/373.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.41

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