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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.27, 432.34 and 219.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.27, 432.34 and 219.92 is: 303.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.27 : 432.34 = 219.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.27/432.34 = 219.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.27x = 432.34 × 219.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.27x = 95,077.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,077.50/313.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.50

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