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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.08, 440.77 and 250.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.08, 440.77 and 250.01 is: 345.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.08 : 440.77 = 250.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.08/440.77 = 250.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.08x = 440.77 × 250.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.08x = 110,196.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,196.76/319.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.36

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