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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.73, 504.86 and 218.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.73, 504.86 and 218.42 is: 301.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.73 : 504.86 = 218.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.73/504.86 = 218.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.73x = 504.86 × 218.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.73x = 110,271.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,271.52/365.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.51

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