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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.35, 437.85 and 219.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.35, 437.85 and 219.14 is: 302.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.35 : 437.85 = 219.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.35/437.85 = 219.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.35x = 437.85 × 219.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.35x = 95,949.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,949.90/317.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.35

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