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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.25, 546.78 and 219.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.25, 546.78 and 219.19 is: 302.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.25 : 546.78 = 219.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.25/546.78 = 219.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.25x = 546.78 × 219.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.25x = 119,848.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,848.71/396.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.46

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