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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.01, 439.83 and 248.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.01, 439.83 and 248.13 is: 342.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.01 : 439.83 = 248.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.01/439.83 = 248.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.01x = 439.83 × 248.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.01x = 109,135.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,135.02/319.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.11

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