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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.75, 507.36 and 218.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.75, 507.36 and 218.31 is: 301.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.75 : 507.36 = 218.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.75/507.36 = 218.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.75x = 507.36 × 218.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.75x = 110,761.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,761.76/367.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.19

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