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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.87, 398.16 and 219.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.87, 398.16 and 219.88 is: 329.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.87 : 398.16 = 219.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.87/398.16 = 219.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.87x = 398.16 × 219.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.87x = 87,547.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,547.42/265.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.29

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