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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.03, 477.90 and 216.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.03, 477.90 and 216.01 is: 323.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.03 : 477.90 = 216.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.03/477.90 = 216.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.03x = 477.90 × 216.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.03x = 103,231.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,231.18/319.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.58

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