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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.45, 533.88 and 219.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.45, 533.88 and 219.08 is: 328.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.45 : 533.88 = 219.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.45/533.88 = 219.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.45x = 533.88 × 219.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.45x = 116,962.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,962.43/356.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.14

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