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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.39, 508.44 and 219.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.39, 508.44 and 219.05 is: 302.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.39 : 508.44 = 219.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.39/508.44 = 219.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.39x = 508.44 × 219.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.39x = 111,371.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,371.24/368.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.32

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