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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.94, 393.98 and 219.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.94, 393.98 and 219.74 is: 329.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.94 : 393.98 = 219.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.94/393.98 = 219.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.94x = 393.98 × 219.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.94x = 86,573.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,573.17/262.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.25

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