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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.24, 440.24 and 245.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.24, 440.24 and 245.40 is: 338.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.24 : 440.24 = 245.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.24/440.24 = 245.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.24x = 440.24 × 245.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.24x = 108,034.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,034.90/319.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.41

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