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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.15, 506.59 and 219.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.15, 506.59 and 219.78 is: 303.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.15 : 506.59 = 219.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.15/506.59 = 219.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.15x = 506.59 × 219.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.15x = 111,338.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,338.35/367.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.25

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