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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.85, 475.38 and 219.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.85, 475.38 and 219.33 is: 329.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.85 : 475.38 = 219.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.85/475.38 = 219.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.85x = 475.38 × 219.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.85x = 104,265.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,265.10/316.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.07

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