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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.58, 437.82 and 219.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.58, 437.82 and 219.30 is: 302.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.58 : 437.82 = 219.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.58/437.82 = 219.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.58x = 437.82 × 219.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.58x = 96,013.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,013.93/317.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.33

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