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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318, 438.26 and 219.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318, 438.26 and 219.54 is: 302.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318 : 438.26 = 219.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318/438.26 = 219.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318x = 438.26 × 219.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318x = 96,215.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,215.60/318
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.56

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