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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.27, 505.35 and 241.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.27, 505.35 and 241.92 is: 333.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.27 : 505.35 = 241.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.27/505.35 = 241.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.27x = 505.35 × 241.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.27x = 122,254.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,254.27/366.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.78

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