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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.29, 439.49 and 219.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.29, 439.49 and 219.87 is: 303.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.29 : 439.49 = 219.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.29/439.49 = 219.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.29x = 439.49 × 219.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.29x = 96,631.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,631.22/318.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.60

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