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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.87, 515.55 and 242.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.87, 515.55 and 242.65 is: 334.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.87 : 515.55 = 242.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.87/515.55 = 242.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.87x = 515.55 × 242.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.87x = 125,098.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,098.21/373.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.60

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