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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.52, 437.40 and 219.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.52, 437.40 and 219.11 is: 301.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.52 : 437.40 = 219.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.52/437.40 = 219.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.52x = 437.40 × 219.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.52x = 95,836.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,836.53/317.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.83

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