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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.79, 525.41 and 219.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.79, 525.41 and 219.95 is: 330.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.79 : 525.41 = 219.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.79/525.41 = 219.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.79x = 525.41 × 219.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.79x = 115,560.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,560.20/349.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.37

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