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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.36, 504.86 and 241.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.36, 504.86 and 241.88 is: 333.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.36 : 504.86 = 241.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.36/504.86 = 241.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.36x = 504.86 × 241.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.36x = 122,115.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,115.54/366.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.32

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