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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.45, 498.80 and 219.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.45, 498.80 and 219.62 is: 303.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.45 : 498.80 = 219.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.45/498.80 = 219.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.45x = 498.80 × 219.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.45x = 109,544.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,544.51/361.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.07

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