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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.62, 505.86 and 219.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.62, 505.86 and 219.21 is: 302.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.62 : 505.86 = 219.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.62/505.86 = 219.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.62x = 505.86 × 219.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.62x = 110,889.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,889.57/366.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.47

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