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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.78, 534.48 and 219.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.78, 534.48 and 219.42 is: 328.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.78 : 534.48 = 219.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.78/534.48 = 219.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.78x = 534.48 × 219.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.78x = 117,275.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,275.60/356.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.71

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