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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.63, 524.07 and 219.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.63, 524.07 and 219.73 is: 329.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.63 : 524.07 = 219.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.63/524.07 = 219.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.63x = 524.07 × 219.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.63x = 115,153.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,153.57/349.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.36

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