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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.08, 589.14 and 219.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.08, 589.14 and 219.60 is: 329.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.08 : 589.14 = 219.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.08/589.14 = 219.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.08x = 589.14 × 219.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.08x = 129,375.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,375.14/393.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.13

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