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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.90, 545.77 and 219.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.90, 545.77 and 219.42 is: 329.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.90 : 545.77 = 219.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.90/545.77 = 219.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.90x = 545.77 × 219.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.90x = 119,752.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,752.85/363.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.08

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