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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.83, 430.97 and 219.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.83, 430.97 and 219.41 is: 302.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.83 : 430.97 = 219.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.83/430.97 = 219.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.83x = 430.97 × 219.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.83x = 94,559.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,559.13/312.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.27

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