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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.60, 505.77 and 219.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.60, 505.77 and 219.12 is: 302.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.60 : 505.77 = 219.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.60/505.77 = 219.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.60x = 505.77 × 219.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.60x = 110,824.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,824.32/366.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.30

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