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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.16, 718.38 and 219.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.16, 718.38 and 219.24 is: 328.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.16 : 718.38 = 219.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.16/718.38 = 219.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.16x = 718.38 × 219.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.16x = 157,497.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,497.63/479.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.70

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