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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.72, 506.13 and 242.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.72, 506.13 and 242.37 is: 334.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.72 : 506.13 = 242.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.72/506.13 = 242.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.72x = 506.13 × 242.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.72x = 122,670.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,670.73/366.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.51

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