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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.65, 534.20 and 219.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.65, 534.20 and 219.26 is: 328.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.65 : 534.20 = 219.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.65/534.20 = 219.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.65x = 534.20 × 219.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.65x = 117,128.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,128.93/356.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.42

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