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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.58, 438.38 and 219.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.58, 438.38 and 219.67 is: 303.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.58 : 438.38 = 219.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.58/438.38 = 219.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.58x = 438.38 × 219.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.58x = 96,297.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,297.56/317.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.23

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