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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.26, 506.74 and 219.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.26, 506.74 and 219.96 is: 303.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.26 : 506.74 = 219.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.26/506.74 = 219.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.26x = 506.74 × 219.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.26x = 111,462.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,462.53/367.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.50

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