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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.89, 438.49 and 219.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.89, 438.49 and 219.47 is: 302.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.89 : 438.49 = 219.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.89/438.49 = 219.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.89x = 438.49 × 219.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.89x = 96,235.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,235.40/317.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.73

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