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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.37, 505.56 and 219.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.37, 505.56 and 219.01 is: 302.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.37 : 505.56 = 219.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.37/505.56 = 219.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.37x = 505.56 × 219.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.37x = 110,722.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,722.70/366.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.22

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