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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.22, 504.08 and 217.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.22, 504.08 and 217.94 is: 300.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.22 : 504.08 = 217.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.22/504.08 = 217.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.22x = 504.08 × 217.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.22x = 109,855.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,855.59/365.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.79

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