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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.18, 534.79 and 219.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.18, 534.79 and 219.80 is: 330.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.18 : 534.79 = 219.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.18/534.79 = 219.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.18x = 534.79 × 219.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.18x = 117,546.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,546.84/356.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.02

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