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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.70, 438.30 and 219.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.70, 438.30 and 219.69 is: 303.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.70 : 438.30 = 219.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.70/438.30 = 219.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.70x = 438.30 × 219.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.70x = 96,290.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,290.13/317.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.09

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