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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.04, 588.85 and 219.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.04, 588.85 and 219.50 is: 328.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.04 : 588.85 = 219.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.04/588.85 = 219.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.04x = 588.85 × 219.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.04x = 129,252.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,252.58/393.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.85

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