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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.34, 437.49 and 219.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.34, 437.49 and 219.06 is: 302.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.34 : 437.49 = 219.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.34/437.49 = 219.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.34x = 437.49 × 219.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.34x = 95,836.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,836.56/317.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.00

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