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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.75, 505.96 and 240.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.75, 505.96 and 240.66 is: 332.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.75 : 505.96 = 240.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.75/505.96 = 240.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.75x = 505.96 × 240.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.75x = 121,763.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,763.73/366.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.01

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