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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.67, 496.32 and 219.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.67, 496.32 and 219.81 is: 303.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.67 : 496.32 = 219.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.67/496.32 = 219.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.67x = 496.32 × 219.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.67x = 109,096.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,096.10/359.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.32

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