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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.60, 478.96 and 217.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.60, 478.96 and 217.54 is: 326.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.60 : 478.96 = 217.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.60/478.96 = 217.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.60x = 478.96 × 217.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.60x = 104,191.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,191.54/319.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.01

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