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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.28, 473.94 and 219.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.28, 473.94 and 219.96 is: 329.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.28 : 473.94 = 219.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.28/473.94 = 219.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.28x = 473.94 × 219.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.28x = 104,247.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,247.84/316.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.61

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