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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.32, 543.75 and 219.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.32, 543.75 and 219.14 is: 327.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.32 : 543.75 = 219.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.32/543.75 = 219.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.32x = 543.75 × 219.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.32x = 119,155.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,155.87/363.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.97

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