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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.38, 440.58 and 241.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.38, 440.58 and 241.11 is: 332.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.38 : 440.58 = 241.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.38/440.58 = 241.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.38x = 440.58 × 241.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.38x = 106,229.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,229.15/319.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.61

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