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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.22, 365.41 and 218.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.22, 365.41 and 218.73 is: 301.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.22 : 365.41 = 218.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.22/365.41 = 218.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.22x = 365.41 × 218.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.22x = 79,926.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,926.13/265.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.36

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