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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.65, 496.33 and 219.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.65, 496.33 and 219.77 is: 303.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.65 : 496.33 = 219.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.65/496.33 = 219.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.65x = 496.33 × 219.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.65x = 109,078.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,078.44/359.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.29

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