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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.21, 506.59 and 219.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.21, 506.59 and 219.75 is: 303.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.21 : 506.59 = 219.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.21/506.59 = 219.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.21x = 506.59 × 219.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.21x = 111,323.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,323.15/367.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.16

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