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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.76, 506.08 and 219.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.76, 506.08 and 219.32 is: 302.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.76 : 506.08 = 219.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.76/506.08 = 219.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.76x = 506.08 × 219.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.76x = 110,993.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,993.47/366.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.63

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