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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.46, 504.32 and 218.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.46, 504.32 and 218.09 is: 300.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.46 : 504.32 = 218.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.46/504.32 = 218.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.46x = 504.32 × 218.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.46x = 109,987.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,987.15/365.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.96

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