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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.65, 588.98 and 219.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.65, 588.98 and 219.22 is: 328.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.65 : 588.98 = 219.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.65/588.98 = 219.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.65x = 588.98 × 219.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.65x = 129,116.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,116.20/392.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.83

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