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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.68, 515.39 and 242.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.68, 515.39 and 242.46 is: 334.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.68 : 515.39 = 242.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.68/515.39 = 242.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.68x = 515.39 × 242.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.68x = 124,960.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,960.25/373.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.40

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