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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.26, 506.80 and 219.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.26, 506.80 and 219.86 is: 303.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.26 : 506.80 = 219.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.26/506.80 = 219.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.26x = 506.80 × 219.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.26x = 111,425.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,425.05/367.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.40

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