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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.23, 477.84 and 221.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.23, 477.84 and 221.23 is: 331.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.23 : 477.84 = 221.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.23/477.84 = 221.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.23x = 477.84 × 221.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.23x = 105,712.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,712.91/319.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.15

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