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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.88, 392.74 and 219.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.88, 392.74 and 219.68 is: 328.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.88 : 392.74 = 219.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.88/392.74 = 219.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.88x = 392.74 × 219.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.88x = 86,277.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,277.12/262.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.20

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