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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.40, 430.86 and 219.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.40, 430.86 and 219.16 is: 302.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.40 : 430.86 = 219.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.40/430.86 = 219.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.40x = 430.86 × 219.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.40x = 94,427.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,427.28/312.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.26

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