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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.68, 515.85 and 241.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.68, 515.85 and 241.10 is: 332.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.68 : 515.85 = 241.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.68/515.85 = 241.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.68x = 515.85 × 241.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.68x = 124,368.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,368.86/373.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.82

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