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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.02, 439.74 and 241.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.02, 439.74 and 241.26 is: 332.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.02 : 439.74 = 241.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.02/439.74 = 241.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.02x = 439.74 × 241.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.02x = 106,091.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,091.67/319.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.55

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