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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.89, 495.39 and 219.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.89, 495.39 and 219.02 is: 302.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.89 : 495.39 = 219.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.89/495.39 = 219.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.89x = 495.39 × 219.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.89x = 108,500.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,500.32/358.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.32

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