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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.62, 496.08 and 219.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.62, 496.08 and 219.80 is: 303.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.62 : 496.08 = 219.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.62/496.08 = 219.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.62x = 496.08 × 219.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.62x = 109,039.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,039.62/359.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.21

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