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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.36, 478.72 and 223.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.36, 478.72 and 223.04 is: 334.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.36 : 478.72 = 223.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.36/478.72 = 223.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.36x = 478.72 × 223.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.36x = 106,773.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,773.71/319.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.34

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