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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.12, 397.50 and 219.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.12, 397.50 and 219.28 is: 328.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.12 : 397.50 = 219.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.12/397.50 = 219.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.12x = 397.50 × 219.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.12x = 87,163.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,163.80/265.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.77

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