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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.72, 353.80 and 219.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.72, 353.80 and 219.04 is: 330.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.72 : 353.80 = 219.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.72/353.80 = 219.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.72x = 353.80 × 219.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.72x = 77,496.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,496.35/234.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.17

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