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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.17, 441.27 and 245.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.17, 441.27 and 245.73 is: 339.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.17 : 441.27 = 245.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.17/441.27 = 245.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.17x = 441.27 × 245.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.17x = 108,433.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,433.28/319.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.74

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