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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.67, 504.68 and 218.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.67, 504.68 and 218.35 is: 301.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.67 : 504.68 = 218.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.67/504.68 = 218.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.67x = 504.68 × 218.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.67x = 110,196.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,196.88/365.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.36

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