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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.64, 440.12 and 245.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.64, 440.12 and 245.84 is: 339.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.64 : 440.12 = 245.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.64/440.12 = 245.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.64x = 440.12 × 245.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.64x = 108,199.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,199.10/318.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.57

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