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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.38, 508.38 and 219.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.38, 508.38 and 219.02 is: 302.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.38 : 508.38 = 219.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.38/508.38 = 219.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.38x = 508.38 × 219.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.38x = 111,342.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,342.02/368.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.25

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