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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.92, 506.31 and 219.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.92, 506.31 and 219.59 is: 303.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.92 : 506.31 = 219.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.92/506.31 = 219.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.92x = 506.31 × 219.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.92x = 111,180.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,180.61/366.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.01

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