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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.09, 562.62 and 219.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.09, 562.62 and 219.00 is: 328.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.09 : 562.62 = 219.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.09/562.62 = 219.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.09x = 562.62 × 219.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.09x = 123,216.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,216.10/375.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.49

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