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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.71, 438.37 and 219.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.71, 438.37 and 219.50 is: 302.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.71 : 438.37 = 219.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.71/438.37 = 219.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.71x = 438.37 × 219.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.71x = 96,222.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,222.22/317.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.86

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