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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.90, 431.70 and 219.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.90, 431.70 and 219.48 is: 302.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.90 : 431.70 = 219.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.90/431.70 = 219.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.90x = 431.70 × 219.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.90x = 94,749.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,749.52/312.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.81

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