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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.45, 505.65 and 219.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.45, 505.65 and 219.05 is: 302.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.45 : 505.65 = 219.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.45/505.65 = 219.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.45x = 505.65 × 219.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.45x = 110,761.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,761.59/366.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.26

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