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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.14, 505.25 and 218.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.14, 505.25 and 218.77 is: 301.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.14 : 505.25 = 218.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.14/505.25 = 218.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.14x = 505.25 × 218.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.14x = 110,531.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,531.19/366.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.89

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