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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.58, 535.20 and 219.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.58, 535.20 and 219.89 is: 330.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.58 : 535.20 = 219.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.58/535.20 = 219.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.58x = 535.20 × 219.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.58x = 117,681.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,681.35/356.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.03

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