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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.60, 515.32 and 242.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.60, 515.32 and 242.38 is: 334.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.60 : 515.32 = 242.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.60/515.32 = 242.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.60x = 515.32 × 242.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.60x = 124,903.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,903.26/373.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.32

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