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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.07, 495.52 and 219.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.07, 495.52 and 219.31 is: 302.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.07 : 495.52 = 219.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.07/495.52 = 219.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.07x = 495.52 × 219.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.07x = 108,670.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,670.70/359.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.65

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