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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.45, 506.89 and 219.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.45, 506.89 and 219.82 is: 303.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.45 : 506.89 = 219.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.45/506.89 = 219.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.45x = 506.89 × 219.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.45x = 111,424.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,424.56/367.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.24

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