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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.32, 438.06 and 219.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.32, 438.06 and 219.04 is: 302.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.32 : 438.06 = 219.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.32/438.06 = 219.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.32x = 438.06 × 219.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.32x = 95,952.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,952.66/317.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.38

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