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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.83, 440.19 and 245.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.83, 440.19 and 245.01 is: 338.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.83 : 440.19 = 245.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.83/440.19 = 245.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.83x = 440.19 × 245.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.83x = 107,850.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,850.95/318.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.27

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