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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.41, 475.61 and 219.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.41, 475.61 and 219.96 is: 329.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.41 : 475.61 = 219.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.41/475.61 = 219.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.41x = 475.61 × 219.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.41x = 104,614.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,614.08/317.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.59

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