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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.95, 506.48 and 219.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.95, 506.48 and 219.65 is: 303.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.95 : 506.48 = 219.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.95/506.48 = 219.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.95x = 506.48 × 219.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.95x = 111,244.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,244.70/366.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.16

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