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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.55, 507.29 and 218.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.55, 507.29 and 218.21 is: 301.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.55 : 507.29 = 218.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.55/507.29 = 218.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.55x = 507.29 × 218.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.55x = 110,692.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,692.12/367.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.17

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