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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.26, 437.34 and 219.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.26, 437.34 and 219.22 is: 302.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.26 : 437.34 = 219.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.26/437.34 = 219.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.26x = 437.34 × 219.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.26x = 95,873.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,873.67/317.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.19

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