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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.60, 534.78 and 219.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.60, 534.78 and 219.88 is: 329.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.60 : 534.78 = 219.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.60/534.78 = 219.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.60x = 534.78 × 219.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.60x = 117,587.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,587.43/356.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.75

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