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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.31, 495.86 and 219.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.31, 495.86 and 219.41 is: 302.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.31 : 495.86 = 219.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.31/495.86 = 219.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.31x = 495.86 × 219.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.31x = 108,796.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,796.64/359.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.79

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