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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.22, 440.72 and 245.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.22, 440.72 and 245.39 is: 338.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.22 : 440.72 = 245.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.22/440.72 = 245.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.22x = 440.72 × 245.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.22x = 108,144.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,144.85/319.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.78

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