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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.37, 534.89 and 219.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.37, 534.89 and 219.68 is: 329.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.37 : 534.89 = 219.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.37/534.89 = 219.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.37x = 534.89 × 219.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.37x = 117,504.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,504.64/356.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.73

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