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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.87, 506.50 and 242.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.87, 506.50 and 242.74 is: 335.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.87 : 506.50 = 242.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.87/506.50 = 242.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.87x = 506.50 × 242.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.87x = 122,947.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,947.81/366.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.13

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