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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.76, 534.62 and 219.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.76, 534.62 and 219.80 is: 329.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.76 : 534.62 = 219.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.76/534.62 = 219.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.76x = 534.62 × 219.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.76x = 117,509.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,509.48/356.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.38

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