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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.60, 431.22 and 219.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.60, 431.22 and 219.49 is: 302.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.60 : 431.22 = 219.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.60/431.22 = 219.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.60x = 431.22 × 219.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.60x = 94,648.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,648.48/312.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.78

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