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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.16, 505.06 and 218.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.16, 505.06 and 218.70 is: 301.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.16 : 505.06 = 218.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.16/505.06 = 218.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.16x = 505.06 × 218.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.16x = 110,456.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,456.62/366.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.66

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