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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.54, 438.30 and 219.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.54, 438.30 and 219.20 is: 302.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.54 : 438.30 = 219.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.54/438.30 = 219.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.54x = 438.30 × 219.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.54x = 96,075.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,075.36/317.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.56

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