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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.70, 476.46 and 219.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.70, 476.46 and 219.96 is: 329.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.70 : 476.46 = 219.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.70/476.46 = 219.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.70x = 476.46 × 219.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.70x = 104,802.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,802.14/317.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.88

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