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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.33, 438.62 and 219.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.33, 438.62 and 219.92 is: 303.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.33 : 438.62 = 219.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.33/438.62 = 219.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.33x = 438.62 × 219.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.33x = 96,458.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,458.02/318.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.01

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