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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.27, 505.36 and 218.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.27, 505.36 and 218.95 is: 302.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.27 : 505.36 = 218.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.27/505.36 = 218.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.27x = 505.36 × 218.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.27x = 110,648.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,648.57/366.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.10

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