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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.30, 479.19 and 216.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.30, 479.19 and 216.34 is: 324.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.30 : 479.19 = 216.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.30/479.19 = 216.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.30x = 479.19 × 216.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.30x = 103,667.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,667.96/319.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.67

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