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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.85, 508.93 and 219.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.85, 508.93 and 219.52 is: 302.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.85 : 508.93 = 219.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.85/508.93 = 219.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.85x = 508.93 × 219.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.85x = 111,720.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,720.31/368.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.89

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