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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.43, 588.18 and 219.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.43, 588.18 and 219.09 is: 328.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.43 : 588.18 = 219.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.43/588.18 = 219.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.43x = 588.18 × 219.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.43x = 128,864.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,864.36/392.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.38

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