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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.99, 365.36 and 218.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.99, 365.36 and 218.55 is: 301.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.99 : 365.36 = 218.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.99/365.36 = 218.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.99x = 365.36 × 218.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.99x = 79,848.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,848.34/264.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.33

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