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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.04, 438.55 and 219.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.04, 438.55 and 219.58 is: 302.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.04 : 438.55 = 219.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.04/438.55 = 219.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.04x = 438.55 × 219.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.04x = 96,296.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,296.81/318.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.78

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