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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.25, 505.29 and 218.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.25, 505.29 and 218.83 is: 301.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.25 : 505.29 = 218.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.25/505.29 = 218.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.25x = 505.29 × 218.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.25x = 110,570.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,570.08/366.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.90

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