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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.36, 718.98 and 219.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.36, 718.98 and 219.20 is: 328.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.36 : 718.98 = 219.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.36/718.98 = 219.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.36x = 718.98 × 219.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.36x = 157,600.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,600.42/479.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.77

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