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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.21, 546.77 and 219.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.21, 546.77 and 219.17 is: 302.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.21 : 546.77 = 219.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.21/546.77 = 219.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.21x = 546.77 × 219.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.21x = 119,834.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,834.49/396.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.46

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