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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.37, 504.32 and 218.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.37, 504.32 and 218.13 is: 301.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.37 : 504.32 = 218.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.37/504.32 = 218.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.37x = 504.32 × 218.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.37x = 110,007.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,007.32/365.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.08

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