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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.71, 506.09 and 242.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.71, 506.09 and 242.44 is: 334.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.71 : 506.09 = 242.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.71/506.09 = 242.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.71x = 506.09 × 242.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.71x = 122,695.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,695.80/366.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.59

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