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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.19, 505.19 and 240.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.19, 505.19 and 240.11 is: 331.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.19 : 505.19 = 240.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.19/505.19 = 240.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.19x = 505.19 × 240.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.19x = 121,298.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,298.37/366.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.25

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