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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.97, 506.24 and 219.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.97, 506.24 and 219.52 is: 302.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.97 : 506.24 = 219.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.97/506.24 = 219.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.97x = 506.24 × 219.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.97x = 111,129.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,129.80/366.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.83

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