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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.18, 718.54 and 219.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.18, 718.54 and 219.11 is: 328.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.18 : 718.54 = 219.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.18/718.54 = 219.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.18x = 718.54 × 219.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.18x = 157,435.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,435.98/479.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.55

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