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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.93, 495.32 and 219.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.93, 495.32 and 219.11 is: 302.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.93 : 495.32 = 219.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.93/495.32 = 219.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.93x = 495.32 × 219.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.93x = 108,525.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,525.99/358.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.36

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