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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.93, 506.20 and 219.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.93, 506.20 and 219.56 is: 302.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.93 : 506.20 = 219.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.93/506.20 = 219.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.93x = 506.20 × 219.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.93x = 111,141.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,141.45/366.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.90

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