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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.69, 504.54 and 218.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.69, 504.54 and 218.27 is: 301.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.69 : 504.54 = 218.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.69/504.54 = 218.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.69x = 504.54 × 218.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.69x = 110,125.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,125.95/365.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.15

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