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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.04, 504.94 and 218.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.04, 504.94 and 218.58 is: 301.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.04 : 504.94 = 218.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.04/504.94 = 218.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.04x = 504.94 × 218.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.04x = 110,369.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,369.79/366.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.52

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