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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.93, 506.40 and 219.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.93, 506.40 and 219.65 is: 303.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.93 : 506.40 = 219.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.93/506.40 = 219.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.93x = 506.40 × 219.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.93x = 111,228.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,228.23/366.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.13

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