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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.35, 714.51 and 219.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.35, 714.51 and 219.85 is: 329.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.35 : 714.51 = 219.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.35/714.51 = 219.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.35x = 714.51 × 219.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.35x = 157,085.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,085.02/476.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.77

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