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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.26, 440.99 and 246.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.26, 440.99 and 246.48 is: 340.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.26 : 440.99 = 246.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.26/440.99 = 246.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.26x = 440.99 × 246.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.26x = 108,693.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,693.98/319.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.46

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