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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.49, 588.42 and 219.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.49, 588.42 and 219.02 is: 328.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.49 : 588.42 = 219.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.49/588.42 = 219.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.49x = 588.42 × 219.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.49x = 128,872.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,872.81/392.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.35

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