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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.28, 440.44 and 241.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.28, 440.44 and 241.52 is: 333.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.28 : 440.44 = 241.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.28/440.44 = 241.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.28x = 440.44 × 241.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.28x = 106,375.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,375.07/319.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.17

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