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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366, 505.07 and 216.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366, 505.07 and 216.65 is: 298.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366 : 505.07 = 216.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366/505.07 = 216.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366x = 505.07 × 216.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366x = 109,419.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,419.81/366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.96

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