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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.50, 505.26 and 241.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.50, 505.26 and 241.97 is: 333.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.50 : 505.26 = 241.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.50/505.26 = 241.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.50x = 505.26 × 241.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.50x = 122,255.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,255.24/366.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.57

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