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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.42, 438.22 and 219.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.42, 438.22 and 219.32 is: 302.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.42 : 438.22 = 219.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.42/438.22 = 219.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.42x = 438.22 × 219.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.42x = 96,110.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,110.41/317.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.79

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