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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.62, 504.57 and 218.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.62, 504.57 and 218.34 is: 301.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.62 : 504.57 = 218.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.62/504.57 = 218.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.62x = 504.57 × 218.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.62x = 110,167.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,167.81/365.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.32

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