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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.84, 506.18 and 219.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.84, 506.18 and 219.44 is: 302.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.84 : 506.18 = 219.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.84/506.18 = 219.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.84x = 506.18 × 219.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.84x = 111,075.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,075.42/366.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.79

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