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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.91, 506.39 and 219.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.91, 506.39 and 219.57 is: 303.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.91 : 506.39 = 219.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.91/506.39 = 219.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.91x = 506.39 × 219.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.91x = 111,187.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,187.24/366.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.04

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