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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.20, 506.82 and 219.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.20, 506.82 and 219.92 is: 303.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.20 : 506.82 = 219.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.20/506.82 = 219.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.20x = 506.82 × 219.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.20x = 111,459.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,459.85/367.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.54

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