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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.51, 544.19 and 219.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.51, 544.19 and 219.51 is: 328.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.51 : 544.19 = 219.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.51/544.19 = 219.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.51x = 544.19 × 219.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.51x = 119,454.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,454.05/363.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.61

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