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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.06, 714.33 and 219.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.06, 714.33 and 219.50 is: 329.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.06 : 714.33 = 219.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.06/714.33 = 219.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.06x = 714.33 × 219.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.06x = 156,795.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,795.44/476.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.36

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