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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.18, 546.72 and 219.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.18, 546.72 and 219.15 is: 302.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.18 : 546.72 = 219.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.18/546.72 = 219.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.18x = 546.72 × 219.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.18x = 119,813.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,813.69/396.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.42

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