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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.92, 504.73 and 218.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.92, 504.73 and 218.44 is: 301.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.92 : 504.73 = 218.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.92/504.73 = 218.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.92x = 504.73 × 218.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.92x = 110,253.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,253.22/365.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.30

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