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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.70, 533.88 and 219.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.70, 533.88 and 219.01 is: 328.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.70 : 533.88 = 219.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.70/533.88 = 219.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.70x = 533.88 × 219.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.70x = 116,924.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,924.31/355.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.72

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