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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.37, 549.07 and 219.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.37, 549.07 and 219.65 is: 329.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.37 : 549.07 = 219.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.37/549.07 = 219.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.37x = 549.07 × 219.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.37x = 120,599.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,599.93/366.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.18

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