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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.60, 505.97 and 219.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.60, 505.97 and 219.31 is: 302.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.60 : 505.97 = 219.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.60/505.97 = 219.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.60x = 505.97 × 219.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.60x = 110,964.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,964.28/366.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.68

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