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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.17, 472.89 and 219.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.17, 472.89 and 219.14 is: 328.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.17 : 472.89 = 219.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.17/472.89 = 219.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.17x = 472.89 × 219.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.17x = 103,629.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,629.11/315.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.80

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