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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.48, 505.62 and 219.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.48, 505.62 and 219.24 is: 302.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.48 : 505.62 = 219.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.48/505.62 = 219.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.48x = 505.62 × 219.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.48x = 110,852.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,852.13/366.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.48

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