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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.92, 439.76 and 245.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.92, 439.76 and 245.06 is: 337.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.92 : 439.76 = 245.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.92/439.76 = 245.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.92x = 439.76 × 245.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.92x = 107,767.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,767.59/318.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.91

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