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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.73, 505.84 and 219.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.73, 505.84 and 219.25 is: 302.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.73 : 505.84 = 219.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.73/505.84 = 219.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.73x = 505.84 × 219.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.73x = 110,905.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,905.42/366.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.42

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