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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.91, 431.63 and 219.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.91, 431.63 and 219.52 is: 302.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.91 : 431.63 = 219.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.91/431.63 = 219.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.91x = 431.63 × 219.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.91x = 94,750.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,750.32/312.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.80

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