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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.79, 508.86 and 219.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.79, 508.86 and 219.46 is: 302.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.79 : 508.86 = 219.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.79/508.86 = 219.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.79x = 508.86 × 219.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.79x = 111,673.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,673.48/368.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.81

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