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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.60, 544.59 and 219.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.60, 544.59 and 219.02 is: 328.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.60 : 544.59 = 219.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.60/544.59 = 219.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.60x = 544.59 × 219.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.60x = 119,273.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,273.38/363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.03

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