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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.90, 588.96 and 219.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.90, 588.96 and 219.71 is: 329.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.90 : 588.96 = 219.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.90/588.96 = 219.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.90x = 588.96 × 219.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.90x = 129,401.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,401.87/392.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.35

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