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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.87, 506.10 and 219.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.87, 506.10 and 219.45 is: 302.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.87 : 506.10 = 219.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.87/506.10 = 219.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.87x = 506.10 × 219.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.87x = 111,063.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,063.65/366.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.73

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