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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.83, 543.47 and 219.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.83, 543.47 and 219.16 is: 302.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.83 : 543.47 = 219.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.83/543.47 = 219.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.83x = 543.47 × 219.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.83x = 119,104.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,104.43/393.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.43

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