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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.78, 545.36 and 219.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.78, 545.36 and 219.20 is: 328.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.78 : 545.36 = 219.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.78/545.36 = 219.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.78x = 545.36 × 219.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.78x = 119,539.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,539.09/363.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.60

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