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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.61, 496.10 and 219.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.61, 496.10 and 219.62 is: 302.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.61 : 496.10 = 219.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.61/496.10 = 219.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.61x = 496.10 × 219.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.61x = 108,949.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,949.90/359.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.97

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