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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.09, 506.58 and 219.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.09, 506.58 and 219.72 is: 303.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.09 : 506.58 = 219.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.09/506.58 = 219.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.09x = 506.58 × 219.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.09x = 111,305.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,305.76/367.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.21

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