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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.06, 492.63 and 219.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.06, 492.63 and 219.06 is: 302.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.06 : 492.63 = 219.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.06/492.63 = 219.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.06x = 492.63 × 219.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.06x = 107,915.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,915.53/357.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.23

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