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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.84, 506.18 and 240.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.84, 506.18 and 240.75 is: 332.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.84 : 506.18 = 240.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.84/506.18 = 240.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.84x = 506.18 × 240.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.84x = 121,863.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,863.44/366.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.20

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