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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.47, 505.58 and 240.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.47, 505.58 and 240.40 is: 331.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.47 : 505.58 = 240.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.47/505.58 = 240.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.47x = 505.58 × 240.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.47x = 121,538.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,538.97/366.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.65

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