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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.34, 546.93 and 219.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.34, 546.93 and 219.32 is: 302.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.34 : 546.93 = 219.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.34/546.93 = 219.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.34x = 546.93 × 219.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.34x = 119,950.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,950.50/396.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.65

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