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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.47, 398.27 and 219.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.47, 398.27 and 219.36 is: 329.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.47 : 398.27 = 219.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.47/398.27 = 219.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.47x = 398.27 × 219.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.47x = 87,364.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,364.51/265.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.09

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