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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.58, 440.06 and 245.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.58, 440.06 and 245.80 is: 339.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.58 : 440.06 = 245.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.58/440.06 = 245.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.58x = 440.06 × 245.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.58x = 108,166.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,166.75/318.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.53

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