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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.31, 506.77 and 219.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.31, 506.77 and 219.98 is: 303.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.31 : 506.77 = 219.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.31/506.77 = 219.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.31x = 506.77 × 219.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.31x = 111,476.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,476.18/367.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.50

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