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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.01, 439.71 and 252.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.01, 439.71 and 252.50 is: 348.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.01 : 439.71 = 252.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.01/439.71 = 252.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.01x = 439.71 × 252.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.01x = 111,026.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,026.66/319.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.04

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