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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.28, 437.68 and 219.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.28, 437.68 and 219.12 is: 302.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.28 : 437.68 = 219.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.28/437.68 = 219.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.28x = 437.68 × 219.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.28x = 95,904.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,904.44/317.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.27

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