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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.25, 493.01 and 219.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.25, 493.01 and 219.25 is: 302.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.25 : 493.01 = 219.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.25/493.01 = 219.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.25x = 493.01 × 219.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.25x = 108,092.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,092.44/357.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.57

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