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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.02, 439.28 and 245.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.02, 439.28 and 245.24 is: 338.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.02 : 439.28 = 245.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.02/439.28 = 245.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.02x = 439.28 × 245.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.02x = 107,729.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,729.03/318.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.75

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