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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.77, 504.90 and 218.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.77, 504.90 and 218.55 is: 301.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.77 : 504.90 = 218.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.77/504.90 = 218.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.77x = 504.90 × 218.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.77x = 110,345.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,345.90/365.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.68

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