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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.80, 714.64 and 219.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.80, 714.64 and 219.76 is: 329.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.80 : 714.64 = 219.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.80/714.64 = 219.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.80x = 714.64 × 219.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.80x = 157,049.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,049.29/476.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.38

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