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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.52, 496.04 and 219.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.52, 496.04 and 219.52 is: 302.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.52 : 496.04 = 219.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.52/496.04 = 219.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.52x = 496.04 × 219.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.52x = 108,890.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,890.70/359.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.88

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