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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.01, 505.10 and 218.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.01, 505.10 and 218.63 is: 301.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.01 : 505.10 = 218.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.01/505.10 = 218.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.01x = 505.10 × 218.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.01x = 110,428.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,428.03/366.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.71

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