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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.23, 505.44 and 218.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.23, 505.44 and 218.94 is: 302.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.23 : 505.44 = 218.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.23/505.44 = 218.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.23x = 505.44 × 218.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.23x = 110,661.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,661.03/366.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.17

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