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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.39, 495.96 and 219.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.39, 495.96 and 219.52 is: 302.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.39 : 495.96 = 219.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.39/495.96 = 219.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.39x = 495.96 × 219.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.39x = 108,870.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,870.66/359.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.93

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