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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.15, 588.23 and 219.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.15, 588.23 and 219.08 is: 328.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.15 : 588.23 = 219.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.15/588.23 = 219.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.15x = 588.23 × 219.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.15x = 128,869.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,869.43/392.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.62

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