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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.92, 506.38 and 217.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.92, 506.38 and 217.63 is: 300.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.92 : 506.38 = 217.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.92/506.38 = 217.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.92x = 506.38 × 217.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.92x = 110,200.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,200.95/366.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.34

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