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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.69, 505.98 and 219.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.69, 505.98 and 219.36 is: 302.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.69 : 505.98 = 219.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.69/505.98 = 219.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.69x = 505.98 × 219.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.69x = 110,991.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,991.77/366.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.69

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