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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.15, 535.59 and 219.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.15, 535.59 and 219.99 is: 329.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.15 : 535.59 = 219.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.15/535.59 = 219.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.15x = 535.59 × 219.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.15x = 117,824.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,824.44/357.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.90

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