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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.36, 546.98 and 219.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.36, 546.98 and 219.32 is: 302.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.36 : 546.98 = 219.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.36/546.98 = 219.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.36x = 546.98 × 219.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.36x = 119,963.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,963.65/396.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.66

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