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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.97, 505.05 and 218.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.97, 505.05 and 218.68 is: 301.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.97 : 505.05 = 218.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.97/505.05 = 218.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.97x = 505.05 × 218.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.97x = 110,443.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,443.07/365.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.78

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