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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.98, 524.55 and 219.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.98, 524.55 and 219.78 is: 329.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.98 : 524.55 = 219.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.98/524.55 = 219.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.98x = 524.55 × 219.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.98x = 115,285.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,285.60/349.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.41

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