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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.40, 440.68 and 219.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.40, 440.68 and 219.84 is: 303.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.40 : 440.68 = 219.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.40/440.68 = 219.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.40x = 440.68 × 219.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.40x = 96,879.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,879.09/319.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.32

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