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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.61, 398.50 and 219.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.61, 398.50 and 219.75 is: 329.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.61 : 398.50 = 219.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.61/398.50 = 219.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.61x = 398.50 × 219.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.61x = 87,570.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,570.38/265.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.70

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