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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.50, 440.46 and 245.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.50, 440.46 and 245.70 is: 338.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.50 : 440.46 = 245.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.50/440.46 = 245.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.50x = 440.46 × 245.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.50x = 108,221.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,221.02/319.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.72

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