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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.22, 718.99 and 219.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.22, 718.99 and 219.21 is: 328.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.22 : 718.99 = 219.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.22/718.99 = 219.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.22x = 718.99 × 219.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.22x = 157,610.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,610.50/479.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.89

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