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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.75, 524.85 and 219.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.75, 524.85 and 219.75 is: 329.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.75 : 524.85 = 219.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.75/524.85 = 219.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.75x = 524.85 × 219.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.75x = 115,333.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,333.00/349.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.76

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