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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.98, 506.40 and 217.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.98, 506.40 and 217.61 is: 300.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.98 : 506.40 = 217.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.98/506.40 = 217.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.98x = 506.40 × 217.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.98x = 110,195.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,195.17/366.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.28

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