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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.52, 588.90 and 219.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.52, 588.90 and 219.12 is: 328.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.52 : 588.90 = 219.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.52/588.90 = 219.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.52x = 588.90 × 219.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.52x = 129,039.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,039.77/392.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.75

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