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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.71, 475.98 and 219.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.71, 475.98 and 219.93 is: 329.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.71 : 475.98 = 219.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.71/475.98 = 219.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.71x = 475.98 × 219.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.71x = 104,682.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,682.97/317.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.50

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