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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.58, 366.96 and 218.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.58, 366.96 and 218.92 is: 302.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.58 : 366.96 = 218.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.58/366.96 = 218.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.58x = 366.96 × 218.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.58x = 80,334.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,334.88/265.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.49

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