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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.13, 366.39 and 218.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.13, 366.39 and 218.44 is: 301.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.13 : 366.39 = 218.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.13/366.39 = 218.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.13x = 366.39 × 218.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.13x = 80,034.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,034.23/265.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.87

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