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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.78, 547.58 and 219.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.78, 547.58 and 219.76 is: 303.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.78 : 547.58 = 219.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.78/547.58 = 219.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.78x = 547.58 × 219.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.78x = 120,338.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,338.80/396.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.29

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