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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.99, 537.28 and 219.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.99, 537.28 and 219.32 is: 329.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.99 : 537.28 = 219.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.99/537.28 = 219.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.99x = 537.28 × 219.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.99x = 117,839.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,839.29/357.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.17

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