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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.92, 389.88 and 219.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.92, 389.88 and 219.52 is: 329.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.92 : 389.88 = 219.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.92/389.88 = 219.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.92x = 389.88 × 219.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.92x = 85,586.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,586.46/259.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.28

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