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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.26, 505.28 and 241.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.26, 505.28 and 241.98 is: 333.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.26 : 505.28 = 241.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.26/505.28 = 241.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.26x = 505.28 × 241.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.26x = 122,267.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,267.65/366.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.83

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