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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.37, 431.21 and 219.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.37, 431.21 and 219.12 is: 302.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.37 : 431.21 = 219.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.37/431.21 = 219.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.37x = 431.21 × 219.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.37x = 94,486.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,486.86/312.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.48

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