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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.93, 440.03 and 245.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.93, 440.03 and 245.12 is: 338.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.93 : 440.03 = 245.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.93/440.03 = 245.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.93x = 440.03 × 245.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.93x = 107,858.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,858.57/318.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.19

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