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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.19, 505.34 and 218.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.19, 505.34 and 218.85 is: 302.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.19 : 505.34 = 218.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.19/505.34 = 218.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.19x = 505.34 × 218.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.19x = 110,594.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,594.33/366.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.02

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