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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.02, 495.34 and 219.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.02, 495.34 and 219.07 is: 302.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.02 : 495.34 = 219.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.02/495.34 = 219.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.02x = 495.34 × 219.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.02x = 108,514.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,514.13/359.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.25

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