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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.35, 475.26 and 219.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.35, 475.26 and 219.59 is: 328.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.35 : 475.26 = 219.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.35/475.26 = 219.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.35x = 475.26 × 219.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.35x = 104,361.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,361.25/317.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.85

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