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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.87, 440.46 and 245.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.87, 440.46 and 245.07 is: 338.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.87 : 440.46 = 245.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.87/440.46 = 245.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.87x = 440.46 × 245.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.87x = 107,943.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,943.53/318.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.52

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