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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.14, 495.54 and 219.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.14, 495.54 and 219.26 is: 302.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.14 : 495.54 = 219.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.14/495.54 = 219.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.14x = 495.54 × 219.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.14x = 108,652.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,652.10/359.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.53

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