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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.93, 504.52 and 218.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.93, 504.52 and 218.51 is: 301.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.93 : 504.52 = 218.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.93/504.52 = 218.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.93x = 504.52 × 218.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.93x = 110,242.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,242.12/365.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.27

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