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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.41, 441.45 and 254.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.41, 441.45 and 254.61 is: 351.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.41 : 441.45 = 254.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.41/441.45 = 254.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.41x = 441.45 × 254.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.41x = 112,397.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,397.58/319.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.89

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