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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.32, 504.19 and 218.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.32, 504.19 and 218.04 is: 300.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.32 : 504.19 = 218.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.32/504.19 = 218.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.32x = 504.19 × 218.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.32x = 109,931.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,931.97/365.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.92

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