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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.21, 589.36 and 219.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.21, 589.36 and 219.84 is: 329.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.21 : 589.36 = 219.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.21/589.36 = 219.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.21x = 589.36 × 219.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.21x = 129,564.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,564.90/393.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.51

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