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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.84, 366.49 and 219.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.84, 366.49 and 219.14 is: 302.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.84 : 366.49 = 219.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.84/366.49 = 219.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.84x = 366.49 × 219.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.84x = 80,312.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,312.62/265.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.11

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