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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.21, 495.57 and 219.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.21, 495.57 and 219.28 is: 302.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.21 : 495.57 = 219.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.21/495.57 = 219.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.21x = 495.57 × 219.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.21x = 108,668.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,668.59/359.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.52

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