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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.73, 496.48 and 219.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.73, 496.48 and 219.87 is: 303.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.73 : 496.48 = 219.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.73/496.48 = 219.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.73x = 496.48 × 219.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.73x = 109,160.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,160.51/359.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.45

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