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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.12, 506.61 and 219.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.12, 506.61 and 219.68 is: 303.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.12 : 506.61 = 219.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.12/506.61 = 219.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.12x = 506.61 × 219.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.12x = 111,289.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,289.55/367.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.14

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