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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.23, 478.05 and 222.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.23, 478.05 and 222.59 is: 333.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.23 : 478.05 = 222.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.23/478.05 = 222.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.23x = 478.05 × 222.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.23x = 106,408.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,408.04/319.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.33

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