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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.27, 546.83 and 219.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.27, 546.83 and 219.23 is: 302.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.27 : 546.83 = 219.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.27/546.83 = 219.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.27x = 546.83 × 219.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.27x = 119,881.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,881.54/396.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.52

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