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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319, 440.58 and 215.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319, 440.58 and 215.32 is: 297.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319 : 440.58 = 215.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319/440.58 = 215.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319x = 440.58 × 215.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319x = 94,865.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,865.69/319
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.38

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