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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.24, 476.30 and 219.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.24, 476.30 and 219.51 is: 329.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.24 : 476.30 = 219.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.24/476.30 = 219.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.24x = 476.30 × 219.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.24x = 104,552.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,552.61/317.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.57

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