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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.08, 439.77 and 249.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.08, 439.77 and 249.15 is: 343.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.08 : 439.77 = 249.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.08/439.77 = 249.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.08x = 439.77 × 249.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.08x = 109,568.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,568.70/319.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.39

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