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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.67, 440.58 and 245.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.67, 440.58 and 245.23 is: 339.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.67 : 440.58 = 245.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.67/440.58 = 245.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.67x = 440.58 × 245.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.67x = 108,043.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,043.43/318.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.04

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