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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.83, 516.12 and 241.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.83, 516.12 and 241.12 is: 332.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.83 : 516.12 = 241.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.83/516.12 = 241.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.83x = 516.12 × 241.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.83x = 124,445.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,445.56/373.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.89

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