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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.19, 546.70 and 219.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.19, 546.70 and 219.16 is: 302.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.19 : 546.70 = 219.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.19/546.70 = 219.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.19x = 546.70 × 219.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.19x = 119,812.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,812.24/396.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.41

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