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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.55, 366.11 and 218.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.55, 366.11 and 218.12 is: 300.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.55 : 366.11 = 218.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.55/366.11 = 218.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.55x = 366.11 × 218.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.55x = 79,855.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,855.91/265.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.72

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