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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.35, 516.44 and 241.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.35, 516.44 and 241.54 is: 333.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.35 : 516.44 = 241.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.35/516.44 = 241.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.35x = 516.44 × 241.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.35x = 124,738.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,738.42/374.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.22

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