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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.96, 504.87 and 218.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.96, 504.87 and 218.49 is: 301.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.96 : 504.87 = 218.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.96/504.87 = 218.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.96x = 504.87 × 218.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.96x = 110,307.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,307.95/365.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.42

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