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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.74, 366.36 and 218.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.74, 366.36 and 218.94 is: 301.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.74 : 366.36 = 218.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.74/366.36 = 218.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.74x = 366.36 × 218.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.74x = 80,210.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,210.86/265.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.84

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