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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.92, 438.36 and 219.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.92, 438.36 and 219.76 is: 303.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.92 : 438.36 = 219.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.92/438.36 = 219.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.92x = 438.36 × 219.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.92x = 96,333.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,333.99/317.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.01

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