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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.04, 505.14 and 218.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.04, 505.14 and 218.68 is: 301.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.04 : 505.14 = 218.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.04/505.14 = 218.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.04x = 505.14 × 218.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.04x = 110,463.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,463.71/366.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.78

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