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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.12, 505.47 and 241.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.12, 505.47 and 241.99 is: 334.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.12 : 505.47 = 241.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.12/505.47 = 241.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.12x = 505.47 × 241.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.12x = 122,316.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,316.82/366.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.09

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