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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.49, 534.33 and 219.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.49, 534.33 and 219.24 is: 328.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.49 : 534.33 = 219.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.49/534.33 = 219.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.49x = 534.33 × 219.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.49x = 117,146.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,146.51/356.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.61

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