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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.08, 440.90 and 254.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.08, 440.90 and 254.12 is: 351.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.08 : 440.90 = 254.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.08/440.90 = 254.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.08x = 440.90 × 254.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.08x = 112,041.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,041.51/319.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.14

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