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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.21, 506.76 and 219.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.21, 506.76 and 219.85 is: 303.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.21 : 506.76 = 219.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.21/506.76 = 219.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.21x = 506.76 × 219.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.21x = 111,411.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,411.19/367.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.40

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