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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.17, 506.68 and 219.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.17, 506.68 and 219.72 is: 303.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.17 : 506.68 = 219.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.17/506.68 = 219.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.17x = 506.68 × 219.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.17x = 111,324.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,324.10/367.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.20

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