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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.41, 440.45 and 245.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.41, 440.45 and 245.91 is: 339.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.41 : 440.45 = 245.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.41/440.45 = 245.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.41x = 440.45 × 245.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.41x = 108,307.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,307.63/319.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.08

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