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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.56, 496.21 and 219.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.56, 496.21 and 219.65 is: 303.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.56 : 496.21 = 219.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.56/496.21 = 219.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.56x = 496.21 × 219.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.56x = 108,992.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,992.93/359.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.13

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