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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.29, 506.75 and 219.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.29, 506.75 and 219.87 is: 303.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.29 : 506.75 = 219.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.29/506.75 = 219.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.29x = 506.75 × 219.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.29x = 111,416.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,416.59/367.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.35

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