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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.14, 506.62 and 219.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.14, 506.62 and 219.76 is: 303.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.14 : 506.62 = 219.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.14/506.62 = 219.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.14x = 506.62 × 219.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.14x = 111,334.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,334.81/367.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.25

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