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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.10, 534.74 and 219.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.10, 534.74 and 219.73 is: 329.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.10 : 534.74 = 219.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.10/534.74 = 219.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.10x = 534.74 × 219.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.10x = 117,498.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,498.42/357.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.04

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