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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.52, 389.10 and 219.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.52, 389.10 and 219.20 is: 328.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.52 : 389.10 = 219.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.52/389.10 = 219.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.52x = 389.10 × 219.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.52x = 85,290.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,290.72/259.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.65

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