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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.06, 504.97 and 218.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.06, 504.97 and 218.65 is: 301.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.06 : 504.97 = 218.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.06/504.97 = 218.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.06x = 504.97 × 218.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.06x = 110,411.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,411.69/366.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.62

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