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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.73, 506.27 and 242.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.73, 506.27 and 242.47 is: 334.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.73 : 506.27 = 242.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.73/506.27 = 242.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.73x = 506.27 × 242.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.73x = 122,755.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,755.29/366.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.73

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