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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.08, 546.62 and 219.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.08, 546.62 and 219.06 is: 302.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.08 : 546.62 = 219.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.08/546.62 = 219.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.08x = 546.62 × 219.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.08x = 119,741.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,741.08/396.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.32

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