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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.06, 505.31 and 247.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.06, 505.31 and 247.98 is: 342.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.06 : 505.31 = 247.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.06/505.31 = 247.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.06x = 505.31 × 247.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.06x = 125,306.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,306.77/366.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.31

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