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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.66, 440.18 and 249.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.66, 440.18 and 249.60 is: 344.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.66 : 440.18 = 249.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.66/440.18 = 249.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.66x = 440.18 × 249.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.66x = 109,869.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,869.55/318.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.79

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