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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.91, 507.60 and 218.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.91, 507.60 and 218.46 is: 301.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.91 : 507.60 = 218.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.91/507.60 = 218.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.91x = 507.60 × 218.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.91x = 110,892.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,892.20/367.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.41

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