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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.41, 433.80 and 219.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.41, 433.80 and 219.88 is: 303.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.41 : 433.80 = 219.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.41/433.80 = 219.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.41x = 433.80 × 219.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.41x = 95,383.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,383.94/314.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.37

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