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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476, 714.24 and 219.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476, 714.24 and 219.56 is: 329.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476 : 714.24 = 219.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476/714.24 = 219.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476x = 714.24 × 219.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476x = 156,818.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,818.53/476
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.45

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