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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.97, 505.01 and 218.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.97, 505.01 and 218.60 is: 301.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.97 : 505.01 = 218.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.97/505.01 = 218.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.97x = 505.01 × 218.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.97x = 110,391.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,391.57/365.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.64

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