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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.74, 534.07 and 219.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.74, 534.07 and 219.37 is: 328.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.74 : 534.07 = 219.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.74/534.07 = 219.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.74x = 534.07 × 219.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.74x = 117,158.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,158.94/356.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.42

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