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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.45, 506.00 and 242.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.45, 506.00 and 242.07 is: 334.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.45 : 506.00 = 242.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.45/506.00 = 242.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.45x = 506.00 × 242.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.45x = 122,486.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,486.21/366.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.25

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