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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.12, 479.08 and 215.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.12, 479.08 and 215.98 is: 324.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.12 : 479.08 = 215.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.12/479.08 = 215.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.12x = 479.08 × 215.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.12x = 103,470.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,470.77/319.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.24

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