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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.07, 505.24 and 218.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.07, 505.24 and 218.75 is: 301.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.07 : 505.24 = 218.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.07/505.24 = 218.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.07x = 505.24 × 218.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.07x = 110,521.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,521.25/366.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.91

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