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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.18, 440.62 and 248.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.18, 440.62 and 248.13 is: 342.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.18 : 440.62 = 248.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.18/440.62 = 248.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.18x = 440.62 × 248.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.18x = 109,329.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,329.15/319.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.53

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