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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.68, 548.66 and 219.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.68, 548.66 and 219.71 is: 329.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.68 : 548.66 = 219.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.68/548.66 = 219.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.68x = 548.66 × 219.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.68x = 120,543.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,543.89/365.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.65

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