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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.48, 546.98 and 219.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.48, 546.98 and 219.76 is: 329.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.48 : 546.98 = 219.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.48/546.98 = 219.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.48x = 546.98 × 219.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.48x = 120,204.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,204.32/364.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.80

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