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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.41, 486.18 and 219.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.41, 486.18 and 219.57 is: 302.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.41 : 486.18 = 219.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.41/486.18 = 219.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.41x = 486.18 × 219.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.41x = 106,750.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,750.54/352.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.92

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