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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.67, 431.52 and 219.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.67, 431.52 and 219.37 is: 302.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.67 : 431.52 = 219.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.67/431.52 = 219.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.67x = 431.52 × 219.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.67x = 94,660.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,660.38/312.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.75

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