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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.92, 505.54 and 242.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.92, 505.54 and 242.36 is: 333.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.92 : 505.54 = 242.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.92/505.54 = 242.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.92x = 505.54 × 242.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.92x = 122,522.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,522.67/366.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.92

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