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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.77, 504.66 and 218.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.77, 504.66 and 218.44 is: 301.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.77 : 504.66 = 218.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.77/504.66 = 218.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.77x = 504.66 × 218.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.77x = 110,237.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,237.49/365.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.39

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