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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.92, 431.82 and 219.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.92, 431.82 and 219.56 is: 302.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.92 : 431.82 = 219.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.92/431.82 = 219.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.92x = 431.82 × 219.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.92x = 94,810.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,810.40/312.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.99

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