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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.12, 439.86 and 245.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.12, 439.86 and 245.32 is: 338.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.12 : 439.86 = 245.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.12/439.86 = 245.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.12x = 439.86 × 245.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.12x = 107,906.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,906.46/319.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.14

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