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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.30, 505.35 and 218.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.30, 505.35 and 218.88 is: 301.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.30 : 505.35 = 218.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.30/505.35 = 218.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.30x = 505.35 × 218.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.30x = 110,611.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,611.01/366.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.97

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