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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.88, 588.72 and 219.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.88, 588.72 and 219.24 is: 328.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.88 : 588.72 = 219.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.88/588.72 = 219.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.88x = 588.72 × 219.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.88x = 129,070.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,070.97/392.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.53

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