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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.66, 504.60 and 218.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.66, 504.60 and 218.24 is: 301.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.66 : 504.60 = 218.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.66/504.60 = 218.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.66x = 504.60 × 218.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.66x = 110,123.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,123.90/365.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.16

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