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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.38, 506.15 and 240.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.38, 506.15 and 240.64 is: 332.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.38 : 506.15 = 240.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.38/506.15 = 240.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.38x = 506.15 × 240.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.38x = 121,799.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,799.94/366.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.44

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