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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.62, 550.09 and 219.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.62, 550.09 and 219.16 is: 302.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.62 : 550.09 = 219.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.62/550.09 = 219.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.62x = 550.09 × 219.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.62x = 120,557.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,557.72/398.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.44

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