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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.22, 440.93 and 246.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.22, 440.93 and 246.44 is: 340.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.22 : 440.93 = 246.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.22/440.93 = 246.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.22x = 440.93 × 246.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.22x = 108,661.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,661.20/319.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.39

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