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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.90, 474.54 and 219.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.90, 474.54 and 219.70 is: 328.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.90 : 474.54 = 219.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.90/474.54 = 219.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.90x = 474.54 × 219.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.90x = 104,256.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,256.44/316.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.99

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