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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.17, 495.81 and 219.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.17, 495.81 and 219.33 is: 302.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.17 : 495.81 = 219.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.17/495.81 = 219.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.17x = 495.81 × 219.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.17x = 108,746.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,746.01/359.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.77

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