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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.48, 473.92 and 219.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.48, 473.92 and 219.84 is: 329.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.48 : 473.92 = 219.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.48/473.92 = 219.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.48x = 473.92 × 219.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.48x = 104,186.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,186.57/316.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.20

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