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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.95, 366.55 and 219.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.95, 366.55 and 219.04 is: 301.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.95 : 366.55 = 219.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.95/366.55 = 219.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.95x = 366.55 × 219.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.95x = 80,287.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,287.65/265.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.89

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