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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.76, 438.52 and 219.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.76, 438.52 and 219.36 is: 302.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.76 : 438.52 = 219.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.76/438.52 = 219.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.76x = 438.52 × 219.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.76x = 96,193.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,193.75/317.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.72

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