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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.81, 506.26 and 219.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.81, 506.26 and 219.53 is: 302.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.81 : 506.26 = 219.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.81/506.26 = 219.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.81x = 506.26 × 219.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.81x = 111,139.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,139.26/366.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.99

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