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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.10, 437.82 and 219.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.10, 437.82 and 219.09 is: 302.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.10 : 437.82 = 219.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.10/437.82 = 219.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.10x = 437.82 × 219.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.10x = 95,921.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,921.98/317.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.50

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