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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.86, 505.98 and 242.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.86, 505.98 and 242.32 is: 334.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.86 : 505.98 = 242.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.86/505.98 = 242.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.86x = 505.98 × 242.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.86x = 122,609.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,609.07/366.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.21

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