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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.41, 504.33 and 218.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.41, 504.33 and 218.10 is: 301.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.41 : 504.33 = 218.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.41/504.33 = 218.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.41x = 504.33 × 218.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.41x = 109,994.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,994.37/365.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.02

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