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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.41, 507.07 and 218.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.41, 507.07 and 218.13 is: 301.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.41 : 507.07 = 218.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.41/507.07 = 218.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.41x = 507.07 × 218.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.41x = 110,607.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,607.18/367.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.05

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