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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.53, 397.58 and 219.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.53, 397.58 and 219.17 is: 329.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.53 : 397.58 = 219.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.53/397.58 = 219.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.53x = 397.58 × 219.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.53x = 87,134.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,134.52/264.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.40

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