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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.88, 516 and 242.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.88, 516 and 242.84 is: 335.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.88 : 516 = 242.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.88/516 = 242.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.88x = 516 × 242.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.88x = 125,305.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,305.44/373.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.15

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