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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.39, 479.18 and 221.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.39, 479.18 and 221.99 is: 333.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.39 : 479.18 = 221.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.39/479.18 = 221.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.39x = 479.18 × 221.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.39x = 106,373.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,373.17/319.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.05

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