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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.31, 504.19 and 218.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.31, 504.19 and 218.03 is: 300.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.31 : 504.19 = 218.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.31/504.19 = 218.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.31x = 504.19 × 218.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.31x = 109,926.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,926.02/365.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.91

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