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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.36, 505.35 and 219.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.36, 505.35 and 219.05 is: 302.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.36 : 505.35 = 219.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.36/505.35 = 219.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.36x = 505.35 × 219.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.36x = 110,694.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,694.39/366.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.15

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