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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.30, 478.13 and 222.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.30, 478.13 and 222.10 is: 332.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.30 : 478.13 = 222.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.30/478.13 = 222.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.30x = 478.13 × 222.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.30x = 106,192.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,192.67/319.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.58

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