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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.94, 397.10 and 219.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.94, 397.10 and 219.58 is: 329.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.94 : 397.10 = 219.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.94/397.10 = 219.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.94x = 397.10 × 219.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.94x = 87,194.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,194.77/264.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.11

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