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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.99, 506.51 and 219.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.99, 506.51 and 219.63 is: 303.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.99 : 506.51 = 219.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.99/506.51 = 219.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.99x = 506.51 × 219.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.99x = 111,244.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,244.79/366.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.13

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