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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.16, 506.72 and 219.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.16, 506.72 and 219.87 is: 303.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.16 : 506.72 = 219.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.16/506.72 = 219.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.16x = 506.72 × 219.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.16x = 111,413.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,413.08/367.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.45

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