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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.46, 439.89 and 245.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.46, 439.89 and 245.68 is: 339.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.46 : 439.89 = 245.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.46/439.89 = 245.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.46x = 439.89 × 245.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.46x = 108,072.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,072.18/318.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.36

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