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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.03, 505.23 and 218.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.03, 505.23 and 218.64 is: 301.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.03 : 505.23 = 218.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.03/505.23 = 218.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.03x = 505.23 × 218.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.03x = 110,463.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,463.49/366.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.79

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