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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.51, 505.74 and 219.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.51, 505.74 and 219.12 is: 302.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.51 : 505.74 = 219.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.51/505.74 = 219.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.51x = 505.74 × 219.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.51x = 110,819.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,819.52/366.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.37

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