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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.45, 437.58 and 219.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.45, 437.58 and 219.03 is: 301.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.45 : 437.58 = 219.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.45/437.58 = 219.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.45x = 437.58 × 219.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.45x = 95,843.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,843.15/317.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.92

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