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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.92, 504.84 and 218.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.92, 504.84 and 218.53 is: 301.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.92 : 504.84 = 218.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.92/504.84 = 218.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.92x = 504.84 × 218.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.92x = 110,322.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,322.69/365.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.49

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