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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.21, 508.14 and 218.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.21, 508.14 and 218.77 is: 301.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.21 : 508.14 = 218.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.21/508.14 = 218.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.21x = 508.14 × 218.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.21x = 111,164.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,164.52/368.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.90

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