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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.57, 496.08 and 219.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.57, 496.08 and 219.59 is: 302.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.57 : 496.08 = 219.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.57/496.08 = 219.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.57x = 496.08 × 219.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.57x = 108,935.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,935.45/359.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.96

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