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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.36, 479.04 and 223.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.36, 479.04 and 223.96 is: 335.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.36 : 479.04 = 223.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.36/479.04 = 223.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.36x = 479.04 × 223.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.36x = 107,285.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,285.80/319.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.94

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