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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.59, 504.45 and 218.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.59, 504.45 and 218.24 is: 301.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.59 : 504.45 = 218.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.59/504.45 = 218.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.59x = 504.45 × 218.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.59x = 110,089.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,089.72/365.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.13

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