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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.92, 438.72 and 219.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.92, 438.72 and 219.64 is: 303.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.92 : 438.72 = 219.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.92/438.72 = 219.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.92x = 438.72 × 219.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.92x = 96,360.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,360.46/317.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.10

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