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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.48, 438.14 and 219.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.48, 438.14 and 219.28 is: 302.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.48 : 438.14 = 219.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.48/438.14 = 219.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.48x = 438.14 × 219.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.48x = 96,075.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,075.34/317.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.62

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