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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.36, 506.96 and 219.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.36, 506.96 and 219.92 is: 303.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.36 : 506.96 = 219.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.36/506.96 = 219.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.36x = 506.96 × 219.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.36x = 111,490.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,490.64/367.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.49

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