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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.85, 439.84 and 219.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.85, 439.84 and 219.40 is: 302.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.85 : 439.84 = 219.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.85/439.84 = 219.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.85x = 439.84 × 219.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.85x = 96,500.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,500.90/318.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.65

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