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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.11, 495.41 and 219.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.11, 495.41 and 219.11 is: 302.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.11 : 495.41 = 219.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.11/495.41 = 219.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.11x = 495.41 × 219.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.11x = 108,549.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,549.43/359.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.28

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