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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.57, 479.04 and 216.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.57, 479.04 and 216.61 is: 324.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.57 : 479.04 = 216.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.57/479.04 = 216.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.57x = 479.04 × 216.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.57x = 103,764.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,764.85/319.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.70

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