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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.25, 506.85 and 219.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.25, 506.85 and 219.83 is: 303.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.25 : 506.85 = 219.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.25/506.85 = 219.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.25x = 506.85 × 219.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.25x = 111,420.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,420.84/367.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.39

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