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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.45, 505.73 and 217.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.45, 505.73 and 217.18 is: 299.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.45 : 505.73 = 217.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.45/505.73 = 217.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.45x = 505.73 × 217.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.45x = 109,834.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,834.44/366.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.73

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