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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.48, 588.80 and 219.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.48, 588.80 and 219.52 is: 329.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.48 : 588.80 = 219.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.48/588.80 = 219.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.48x = 588.80 × 219.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.48x = 129,253.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,253.38/392.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.32

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