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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.94, 505.09 and 218.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.94, 505.09 and 218.67 is: 301.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.94 : 505.09 = 218.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.94/505.09 = 218.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.94x = 505.09 × 218.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.94x = 110,448.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,448.03/365.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.82

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