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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.49, 504.37 and 218.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.49, 504.37 and 218.13 is: 301.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.49 : 504.37 = 218.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.49/504.37 = 218.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.49x = 504.37 × 218.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.49x = 110,018.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,018.23/365.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.02

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