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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.55, 479.06 and 216.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.55, 479.06 and 216.86 is: 325.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.55 : 479.06 = 216.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.55/479.06 = 216.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.55x = 479.06 × 216.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.55x = 103,892.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,892.22/319.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.13

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