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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366, 504.96 and 218.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366, 504.96 and 218.58 is: 301.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366 : 504.96 = 218.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366/504.96 = 218.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366x = 504.96 × 218.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366x = 110,374.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,374.16/366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.57

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