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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.26, 505.40 and 218.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.26, 505.40 and 218.84 is: 301.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.26 : 505.40 = 218.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.26/505.40 = 218.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.26x = 505.40 × 218.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.26x = 110,601.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,601.74/366.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.98

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