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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.08, 546.60 and 219.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.08, 546.60 and 219.03 is: 302.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.08 : 546.60 = 219.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.08/546.60 = 219.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.08x = 546.60 × 219.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.08x = 119,723.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,723.95/396.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.27

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