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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.20, 439.41 and 249.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.20, 439.41 and 249.14 is: 342.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.20 : 439.41 = 249.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.20/439.41 = 249.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.20x = 439.41 × 249.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.20x = 109,474.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,474.61/319.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.97

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