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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.84, 438.72 and 219.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.84, 438.72 and 219.92 is: 303.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.84 : 438.72 = 219.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.84/438.72 = 219.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.84x = 438.72 × 219.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.84x = 96,483.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,483.30/317.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.56

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