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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.02, 505.52 and 247.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.02, 505.52 and 247.80 is: 342.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.02 : 505.52 = 247.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.02/505.52 = 247.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.02x = 505.52 × 247.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.02x = 125,266.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,266.62/366.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.24

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