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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.34, 546.96 and 219.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.34, 546.96 and 219.31 is: 302.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.34 : 546.96 = 219.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.34/546.96 = 219.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.34x = 546.96 × 219.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.34x = 119,953.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,953.80/396.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.65

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