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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.96, 496.70 and 219.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.96, 496.70 and 219.96 is: 303.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.96 : 496.70 = 219.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.96/496.70 = 219.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.96x = 496.70 × 219.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.96x = 109,254.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,254.13/359.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.52

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