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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.17, 505.10 and 241.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.17, 505.10 and 241.83 is: 333.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.17 : 505.10 = 241.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.17/505.10 = 241.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.17x = 505.10 × 241.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.17x = 122,147.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,147.12/366.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.58

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