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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.76, 504.81 and 218.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.76, 504.81 and 218.40 is: 301.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.76 : 504.81 = 218.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.76/504.81 = 218.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.76x = 504.81 × 218.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.76x = 110,253.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,253.22/365.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.44

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