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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.88, 517.12 and 242.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.88, 517.12 and 242.06 is: 333.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.88 : 517.12 = 242.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.88/517.12 = 242.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.88x = 517.12 × 242.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.88x = 125,174.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,174.07/374.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.90

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