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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.15, 505.21 and 218.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.15, 505.21 and 218.78 is: 301.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.15 : 505.21 = 218.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.15/505.21 = 218.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.15x = 505.21 × 218.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.15x = 110,529.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,529.84/366.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.87

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