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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.05, 474.49 and 219.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.05, 474.49 and 219.58 is: 328.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.05 : 474.49 = 219.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.05/474.49 = 219.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.05x = 474.49 × 219.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.05x = 104,188.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,188.51/317.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.62

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