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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.21, 517.32 and 243.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.21, 517.32 and 243.99 is: 336.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.21 : 517.32 = 243.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.21/517.32 = 243.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.21x = 517.32 × 243.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.21x = 126,220.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,220.91/375.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.40

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