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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.41, 505.69 and 217.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.41, 505.69 and 217.13 is: 299.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.41 : 505.69 = 217.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.41/505.69 = 217.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.41x = 505.69 × 217.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.41x = 109,797.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,797.40/366.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.66

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