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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.48, 505.49 and 219.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.48, 505.49 and 219.15 is: 302.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.48 : 505.49 = 219.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.48/505.49 = 219.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.48x = 505.49 × 219.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.48x = 110,777.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,777.04/366.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.27

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