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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.98, 440.01 and 219.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.98, 440.01 and 219.38 is: 302.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.98 : 440.01 = 219.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.98/440.01 = 219.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.98x = 440.01 × 219.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.98x = 96,529.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,529.67/318.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.62

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