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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.52, 441.09 and 240.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.52, 441.09 and 240.87 is: 332.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.52 : 441.09 = 240.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.52/441.09 = 240.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.52x = 441.09 × 240.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.52x = 106,244.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,244.36/319.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.51

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