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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.62, 505.80 and 219.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.62, 505.80 and 219.20 is: 302.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.62 : 505.80 = 219.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.62/505.80 = 219.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.62x = 505.80 × 219.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.62x = 110,868.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,868.83/366.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.41

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