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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.02, 505.24 and 241.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.02, 505.24 and 241.88 is: 333.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.02 : 505.24 = 241.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.02/505.24 = 241.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.02x = 505.24 × 241.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.02x = 122,207.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,207.45/366.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.88

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