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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.52, 713.28 and 219.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.52, 713.28 and 219.20 is: 328.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.52 : 713.28 = 219.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.52/713.28 = 219.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.52x = 713.28 × 219.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.52x = 156,350.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,350.98/475.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.80

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