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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.16, 473.88 and 219.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.16, 473.88 and 219.68 is: 329.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.16 : 473.88 = 219.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.16/473.88 = 219.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.16x = 473.88 × 219.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.16x = 104,101.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,101.96/316.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.27

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