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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.59, 533.84 and 219.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.59, 533.84 and 219.21 is: 328.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.59 : 533.84 = 219.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.59/533.84 = 219.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.59x = 533.84 × 219.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.59x = 117,021.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,021.20/356.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.17

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