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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.07, 504.71 and 241.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.07, 504.71 and 241.50 is: 332.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.07 : 504.71 = 241.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.07/504.71 = 241.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.07x = 504.71 × 241.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.07x = 121,885.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,885.27/366.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.96

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