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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.74, 504.42 and 218.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.74, 504.42 and 218.34 is: 301.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.74 : 504.42 = 218.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.74/504.42 = 218.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.74x = 504.42 × 218.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.74x = 110,135.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,135.06/365.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.13

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