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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.65, 506.18 and 242.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.65, 506.18 and 242.67 is: 335.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.65 : 506.18 = 242.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.65/506.18 = 242.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.65x = 506.18 × 242.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.65x = 122,835.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,835.31/366.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.03

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