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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.91, 589.24 and 219.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.91, 589.24 and 219.66 is: 329.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.91 : 589.24 = 219.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.91/589.24 = 219.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.91x = 589.24 × 219.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.91x = 129,431.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,431.36/392.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.42

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