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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.79, 535.32 and 219.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.79, 535.32 and 219.48 is: 329.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.79 : 535.32 = 219.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.79/535.32 = 219.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.79x = 535.32 × 219.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.79x = 117,492.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,492.03/356.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.30

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