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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356, 534.33 and 219.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356, 534.33 and 219.31 is: 329.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356 : 534.33 = 219.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356/534.33 = 219.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356x = 534.33 × 219.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356x = 117,183.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,183.91/356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.17

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