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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.06, 438.35 and 219.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.06, 438.35 and 219.65 is: 302.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.06 : 438.35 = 219.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.06/438.35 = 219.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.06x = 438.35 × 219.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.06x = 96,280.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,280.29/318.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.71

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