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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.06, 546.54 and 219.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.06, 546.54 and 219.01 is: 302.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.06 : 546.54 = 219.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.06/546.54 = 219.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.06x = 546.54 × 219.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.06x = 119,697.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,697.73/396.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.22

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