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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.37, 506.88 and 219.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.37, 506.88 and 219.90 is: 303.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.37 : 506.88 = 219.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.37/506.88 = 219.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.37x = 506.88 × 219.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.37x = 111,463.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,463.08/367.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.41

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