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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.28, 398.70 and 219.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.28, 398.70 and 219.92 is: 330.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.28 : 398.70 = 219.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.28/398.70 = 219.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.28x = 398.70 × 219.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.28x = 87,680.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,680.11/265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.53

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