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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.35, 479.34 and 215.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.35, 479.34 and 215.22 is: 323.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.35 : 479.34 = 215.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.35/479.34 = 215.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.35x = 479.34 × 215.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.35x = 103,163.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,163.55/319.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.04

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