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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.34, 441.33 and 249.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.34, 441.33 and 249.33 is: 344.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.34 : 441.33 = 249.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.34/441.33 = 249.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.34x = 441.33 × 249.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.34x = 110,036.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,036.45/319.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.57

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