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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.02, 505.34 and 218.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.02, 505.34 and 218.69 is: 301.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.02 : 505.34 = 218.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.02/505.34 = 218.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.02x = 505.34 × 218.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.02x = 110,509.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,509.18/366.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.93

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