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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.19, 479.19 and 215.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.19, 479.19 and 215.42 is: 323.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.19 : 479.19 = 215.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.19/479.19 = 215.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.19x = 479.19 × 215.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.19x = 103,225.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,225.52/319.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.40

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