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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.25, 505.43 and 218.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.25, 505.43 and 218.91 is: 302.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.25 : 505.43 = 218.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.25/505.43 = 218.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.25x = 505.43 × 218.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.25x = 110,643.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,643.68/366.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.10

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