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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.44, 505.44 and 240.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.44, 505.44 and 240.44 is: 331.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.44 : 505.44 = 240.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.44/505.44 = 240.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.44x = 505.44 × 240.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.44x = 121,527.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,527.99/366.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.64

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