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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.16, 439.46 and 245.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.16, 439.46 and 245.36 is: 338.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.16 : 439.46 = 245.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.16/439.46 = 245.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.16x = 439.46 × 245.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.16x = 107,826.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,826.70/318.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.91

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