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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.98, 440.26 and 249.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.98, 440.26 and 249.86 is: 344.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.98 : 440.26 = 249.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.98/440.26 = 249.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.98x = 440.26 × 249.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.98x = 110,003.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,003.36/318.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.86

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