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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.01, 532.80 and 219.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.01, 532.80 and 219.15 is: 327.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.01 : 532.80 = 219.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.01/532.80 = 219.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.01x = 532.80 × 219.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.01x = 116,763.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,763.12/356.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.98

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