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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.95, 515.88 and 241.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.95, 515.88 and 241.14 is: 332.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.95 : 515.88 = 241.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.95/515.88 = 241.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.95x = 515.88 × 241.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.95x = 124,399.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,399.30/373.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.66

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