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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.16, 440.10 and 245.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.16, 440.10 and 245.32 is: 338.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.16 : 440.10 = 245.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.16/440.10 = 245.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.16x = 440.10 × 245.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.16x = 107,964.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,964.23/319.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.27

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