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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.39, 504.21 and 218.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.39, 504.21 and 218.02 is: 300.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.39 : 504.21 = 218.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.39/504.21 = 218.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.39x = 504.21 × 218.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.39x = 109,926.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,926.60/365.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.85

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