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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.64, 505.98 and 219.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.64, 505.98 and 219.28 is: 302.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.64 : 505.98 = 219.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.64/505.98 = 219.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.64x = 505.98 × 219.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.64x = 110,951.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,951.29/366.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.62

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