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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.48, 495.92 and 219.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.48, 495.92 and 219.49 is: 302.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.48 : 495.92 = 219.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.48/495.92 = 219.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.48x = 495.92 × 219.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.48x = 108,848.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,848.79/359.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.79

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