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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.07, 397.61 and 219.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.07, 397.61 and 219.51 is: 329.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.07 : 397.61 = 219.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.07/397.61 = 219.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.07x = 397.61 × 219.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.07x = 87,279.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,279.10/265.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.27

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