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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.95, 549.24 and 219.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.95, 549.24 and 219.70 is: 329.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.95 : 549.24 = 219.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.95/549.24 = 219.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.95x = 549.24 × 219.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.95x = 120,668.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,668.03/365.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.74

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