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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.69, 496.14 and 219.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.69, 496.14 and 219.73 is: 303.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.69 : 496.14 = 219.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.69/496.14 = 219.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.69x = 496.14 × 219.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.69x = 109,016.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,016.94/359.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.09

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