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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.62, 478.57 and 221.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.62, 478.57 and 221.92 is: 332.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.62 : 478.57 = 221.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.62/478.57 = 221.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.62x = 478.57 × 221.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.62x = 106,204.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,204.25/319.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.28

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