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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.66, 437.67 and 219.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.66, 437.67 and 219.24 is: 302.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.66 : 437.67 = 219.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.66/437.67 = 219.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.66x = 437.67 × 219.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.66x = 95,954.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,954.77/317.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.07

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