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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.83, 504.81 and 218.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.83, 504.81 and 218.44 is: 301.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.83 : 504.81 = 218.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.83/504.81 = 218.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.83x = 504.81 × 218.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.83x = 110,270.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,270.70/365.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.43

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