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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.81, 431.51 and 219.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.81, 431.51 and 219.70 is: 303.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.81 : 431.51 = 219.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.81/431.51 = 219.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.81x = 431.51 × 219.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.81x = 94,800.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,800.57/312.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.06

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