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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.22, 506.61 and 241.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.22, 506.61 and 241.15 is: 332.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.22 : 506.61 = 241.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.22/506.61 = 241.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.22x = 506.61 × 241.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.22x = 122,167.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,167.73/367.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.68

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