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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.95, 366.21 and 241.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.95, 366.21 and 241.55 is: 333.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.95 : 366.21 = 241.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.95/366.21 = 241.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.95x = 366.21 × 241.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.95x = 88,456.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,456.19/264.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.87

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