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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.34, 495.91 and 219.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.34, 495.91 and 219.44 is: 302.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.34 : 495.91 = 219.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.34/495.91 = 219.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.34x = 495.91 × 219.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.34x = 108,822.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,822.49/359.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.84

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