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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.07, 440.49 and 241.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.07, 440.49 and 241.31 is: 333.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.07 : 440.49 = 241.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.07/440.49 = 241.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.07x = 440.49 × 241.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.07x = 106,292.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,292.44/319.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.14

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