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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.88, 478.72 and 221.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.88, 478.72 and 221.92 is: 332.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.88 : 478.72 = 221.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.88/478.72 = 221.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.88x = 478.72 × 221.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.88x = 106,237.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,237.54/319.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.12

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