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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.16, 546.66 and 219.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.16, 546.66 and 219.11 is: 302.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.16 : 546.66 = 219.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.16/546.66 = 219.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.16x = 546.66 × 219.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.16x = 119,775.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,775.94/396.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.34

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