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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.71, 506.10 and 219.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.71, 506.10 and 219.35 is: 302.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.71 : 506.10 = 219.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.71/506.10 = 219.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.71x = 506.10 × 219.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.71x = 111,010.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,010.50/366.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.72

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