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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.68, 504.66 and 218.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.68, 504.66 and 218.35 is: 301.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.68 : 504.66 = 218.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.68/504.66 = 218.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.68x = 504.66 × 218.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.68x = 110,192.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,192.51/365.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.34

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