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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.16, 495.30 and 219.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.16, 495.30 and 219.30 is: 302.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.16 : 495.30 = 219.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.16/495.30 = 219.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.16x = 495.30 × 219.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.16x = 108,619.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,619.29/359.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.43

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