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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.83, 440.09 and 245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.83, 440.09 and 245.04 is: 338.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.83 : 440.09 = 245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.83/440.09 = 245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.83x = 440.09 × 245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.83x = 107,838.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,838.43/318.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.24

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