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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.96, 505.08 and 241.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.96, 505.08 and 241.64 is: 333.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.96 : 505.08 = 241.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.96/505.08 = 241.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.96x = 505.08 × 241.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.96x = 122,047.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,047.53/365.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.50

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