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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.67, 438.46 and 219.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.67, 438.46 and 219.56 is: 303.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.67 : 438.46 = 219.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.67/438.46 = 219.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.67x = 438.46 × 219.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.67x = 96,269.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,269.24/317.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.05

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