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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.40, 505.26 and 241.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.40, 505.26 and 241.93 is: 333.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.40 : 505.26 = 241.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.40/505.26 = 241.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.40x = 505.26 × 241.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.40x = 122,236.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,236.29/366.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.62

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