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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.44, 440.83 and 249.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.44, 440.83 and 249.58 is: 344.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.44 : 440.83 = 249.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.44/440.83 = 249.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.44x = 440.83 × 249.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.44x = 110,022.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,022.27/319.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.42

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