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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.45, 505.51 and 218.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.45, 505.51 and 218.82 is: 301.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.45 : 505.51 = 218.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.45/505.51 = 218.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.45x = 505.51 × 218.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.45x = 110,617.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,617.05/366.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.86

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