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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.88, 535.83 and 219.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.88, 535.83 and 219.51 is: 329.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.88 : 535.83 = 219.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.88/535.83 = 219.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.88x = 535.83 × 219.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.88x = 117,620.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,620.04/356.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.58

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