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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.95, 479.78 and 217.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.95, 479.78 and 217.26 is: 325.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.95 : 479.78 = 217.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.95/479.78 = 217.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.95x = 479.78 × 217.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.95x = 104,235.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,235.92/319.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.79

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