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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.56, 440.28 and 253.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.56, 440.28 and 253.98 is: 349.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.56 : 440.28 = 253.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.56/440.28 = 253.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.56x = 440.28 × 253.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.56x = 111,822.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,822.31/319.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.93

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