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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.18, 533.74 and 219.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.18, 533.74 and 219.04 is: 328.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.18 : 533.74 = 219.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.18/533.74 = 219.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.18x = 533.74 × 219.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.18x = 116,908.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,908.94/356.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.23

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