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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.90, 506.38 and 241.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.90, 506.38 and 241.23 is: 332.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.90 : 506.38 = 241.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.90/506.38 = 241.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.90x = 506.38 × 241.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.90x = 122,150.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,150.91/366.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.93

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