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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.30, 495.68 and 219.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.30, 495.68 and 219.30 is: 302.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.30 : 495.68 = 219.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.30/495.68 = 219.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.30x = 495.68 × 219.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.30x = 108,702.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,702.62/359.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.54

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