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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.56, 504.39 and 218.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.56, 504.39 and 218.11 is: 300.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.56 : 504.39 = 218.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.56/504.39 = 218.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.56x = 504.39 × 218.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.56x = 110,013.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,013.01/365.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.94

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