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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.25, 506.79 and 219.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.25, 506.79 and 219.86 is: 303.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.25 : 506.79 = 219.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.25/506.79 = 219.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.25x = 506.79 × 219.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.25x = 111,419.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,419.77/367.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.39

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