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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.62, 474.69 and 219.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.62, 474.69 and 219.18 is: 328.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.62 : 474.69 = 219.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.62/474.69 = 219.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.62x = 474.69 × 219.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.62x = 104,042.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,042.55/316.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.60

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