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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.10, 440.26 and 252.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.10, 440.26 and 252.74 is: 348.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.10 : 440.26 = 252.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.10/440.26 = 252.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.10x = 440.26 × 252.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.10x = 111,271.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,271.78/319.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.71

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