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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.08, 495.58 and 219.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.08, 495.58 and 219.20 is: 302.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.08 : 495.58 = 219.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.08/495.58 = 219.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.08x = 495.58 × 219.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.08x = 108,631.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,631.14/359.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.53

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