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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.91, 504.72 and 218.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.91, 504.72 and 218.43 is: 301.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.91 : 504.72 = 218.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.91/504.72 = 218.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.91x = 504.72 × 218.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.91x = 110,245.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,245.99/365.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.29

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