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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.21, 475.01 and 219.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.21, 475.01 and 219.58 is: 328.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.21 : 475.01 = 219.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.21/475.01 = 219.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.21x = 475.01 × 219.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.21x = 104,302.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,302.06/317.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.81

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