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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.15, 517.80 and 243.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.15, 517.80 and 243.93 is: 336.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.15 : 517.80 = 243.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.15/517.80 = 243.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.15x = 517.80 × 243.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.15x = 126,306.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,306.95/375.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.68

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