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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.25, 505.24 and 218.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.25, 505.24 and 218.87 is: 301.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.25 : 505.24 = 218.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.25/505.24 = 218.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.25x = 505.24 × 218.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.25x = 110,581.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,581.88/366.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.93

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