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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.20, 506.70 and 219.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.20, 506.70 and 219.78 is: 303.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.20 : 506.70 = 219.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.20/506.70 = 219.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.20x = 506.70 × 219.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.20x = 111,362.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,362.53/367.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.27

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