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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.94, 438.48 and 219.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.94, 438.48 and 219.60 is: 302.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.94 : 438.48 = 219.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.94/438.48 = 219.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.94x = 438.48 × 219.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.94x = 96,290.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,290.21/317.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.86

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