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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.25, 495.96 and 219.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.25, 495.96 and 219.40 is: 302.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.25 : 495.96 = 219.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.25/495.96 = 219.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.25x = 495.96 × 219.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.25x = 108,810.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,810.05/359.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.89

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