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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.24, 479.52 and 209.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.24, 479.52 and 209.89 is: 315.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.24 : 479.52 = 209.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.24/479.52 = 209.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.24x = 479.52 × 209.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.24x = 100,647.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,647.05/319.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.27

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