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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.30, 505.16 and 241.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.30, 505.16 and 241.93 is: 333.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.30 : 505.16 = 241.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.30/505.16 = 241.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.30x = 505.16 × 241.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.30x = 122,213.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,213.36/366.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.64

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