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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.61, 535.65 and 219.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.61, 535.65 and 219.72 is: 330.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.61 : 535.65 = 219.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.61/535.65 = 219.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.61x = 535.65 × 219.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.61x = 117,693.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,693.02/356.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.03

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