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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.24, 441.17 and 240.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.24, 441.17 and 240.82 is: 332.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.24 : 441.17 = 240.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.24/441.17 = 240.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.24x = 441.17 × 240.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.24x = 106,242.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,242.56/319.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.80

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