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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.46, 504.45 and 218.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.46, 504.45 and 218.10 is: 301.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.46 : 504.45 = 218.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.46/504.45 = 218.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.46x = 504.45 × 218.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.46x = 110,020.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,020.55/365.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.05

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