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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.40, 533.85 and 219.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.40, 533.85 and 219.48 is: 328.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.40 : 533.85 = 219.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.40/533.85 = 219.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.40x = 533.85 × 219.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.40x = 117,169.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,169.40/356.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.76

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