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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.22, 495.72 and 219.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.22, 495.72 and 219.30 is: 302.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.22 : 495.72 = 219.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.22/495.72 = 219.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.22x = 495.72 × 219.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.22x = 108,711.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,711.40/359.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.63

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