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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.62, 505.96 and 219.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.62, 505.96 and 219.26 is: 302.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.62 : 505.96 = 219.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.62/505.96 = 219.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.62x = 505.96 × 219.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.62x = 110,936.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,936.79/366.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.59

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