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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.22, 505.59 and 242.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.22, 505.59 and 242.09 is: 334.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.22 : 505.59 = 242.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.22/505.59 = 242.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.22x = 505.59 × 242.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.22x = 122,398.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,398.11/366.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.22

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