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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.57, 493.44 and 219.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.57, 493.44 and 219.57 is: 303.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.57 : 493.44 = 219.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.57/493.44 = 219.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.57x = 493.44 × 219.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.57x = 108,344.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,344.62/357.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.00

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