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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.54, 397.35 and 219.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.54, 397.35 and 219.54 is: 329.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.54 : 397.35 = 219.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.54/397.35 = 219.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.54x = 397.35 × 219.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.54x = 87,234.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,234.22/264.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.76

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