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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.38, 719.24 and 219.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.38, 719.24 and 219.44 is: 329.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.38 : 719.24 = 219.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.38/719.24 = 219.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.38x = 719.24 × 219.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.38x = 157,830.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,830.03/479.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.24

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