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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.32, 504.96 and 241.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.32, 504.96 and 241.76 is: 333.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.32 : 504.96 = 241.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.32/504.96 = 241.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.32x = 504.96 × 241.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.32x = 122,079.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,079.13/366.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.26

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