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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.78, 535.14 and 219.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.78, 535.14 and 219.85 is: 329.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.78 : 535.14 = 219.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.78/535.14 = 219.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.78x = 535.14 × 219.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.78x = 117,649.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,649.19/356.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.75

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