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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.81, 479.71 and 216.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.81, 479.71 and 216.84 is: 325.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.81 : 479.71 = 216.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.81/479.71 = 216.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.81x = 479.71 × 216.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.81x = 104,017.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,017.98/319.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.25

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