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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.82, 535.34 and 219.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.82, 535.34 and 219.68 is: 329.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.82 : 535.34 = 219.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.82/535.34 = 219.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.82x = 535.34 × 219.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.82x = 117,601.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,601.36/356.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.58

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