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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.88, 495.25 and 219.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.88, 495.25 and 219.24 is: 302.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.88 : 495.25 = 219.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.88/495.25 = 219.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.88x = 495.25 × 219.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.88x = 108,575.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,575.97/358.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.54

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