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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.36, 505.22 and 249.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.36, 505.22 and 249.72 is: 344.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.36 : 505.22 = 249.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.36/505.22 = 249.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.36x = 505.22 × 249.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.36x = 126,163.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,163.54/366.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.37

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