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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.36, 508.28 and 219.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.36, 508.28 and 219.04 is: 302.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.36 : 508.28 = 219.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.36/508.28 = 219.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.36x = 508.28 × 219.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.36x = 111,331.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,331.29/368.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.23

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